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03/03 17:35 CST Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game
drug suspension, AP source says
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP
source says
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a
possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged
failed test for a performance-enhancing substance, a person familiar with the
process told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the positive test had not
been announced.
Under MLB's drug agreement with the players' association, the appeals process
for an initial positive test for a performance-enhancing substance takes place
before a public announcement of discipline.
A 25-year-old who made his major league debut in 2023, Rojas was dropped from
the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic roster, team general manager
Nelson Cruz told reporters Monday.
Rojas hit .224 with one homer, 18 RBIs and 12 stolen bases for the Phillies
last season. He was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Aug. 1 and didn't play
for Philadelphia during the remainder of the season. Rojas is 1 for 11 for the
Phillies during spring training.
He has a .252 career average with six homers, 73 RBIs and 51 stolen bases over
250 games.
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