Minor League suspensions in 2013
Players who have violated Minor League drug program
03/05/2013 11:00 AM ET
Players who violate the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program are subject to suspensions from the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. Players who test positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance or test positive twice for a drug of abuse can receive a 50-game suspension. Players who refuse to take a drug test may also be subject to disciplinary actions.
MINOR LEAGUE SUSPENSIONS IN 2013
| Date | Player Name | Pos | Substance/Violation | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9 | Jonathen Singleton | 1B | Drug of abuse | Astros |
| Jan. 14 | Bryan Henry | C | Methylhexaneamine | Free agent |
| Jan. 14 | David Wendt | C | Methylhexaneamine | Rays |
| Jan. 16 | Alan Farina | RHP | Drug of abuse | Blue Jays |
| Jan. 18 | Gary Daley Jr. | RHP | Methylphenidate | Athletics |
| Jan. 18 | Austin Gallagher | 1B | Methylhexaneamine | Free agent |
| Feb. 25 | Mark Hamburger | RHP | Drug of abuse | Free agent |
| Mar. 5 | Kolby Copeland | OF | Refused to take drug test | Marlins |
| Mar. 15 | Cesar Carrillo ** | RHP | Undisclosed violation | Tigers |
| April 5 | Carlos Ramirez | C | Second violation | Angels |
| April 5 | Vaughn Covington | RHP | Second violation | Reds |
| April 6 | Daniel McCutchen | RHP | Methenolone, Trenbolone | Orioles |
| April 9 | Pedro Silverio | RHP | Stanozolol | Cubs |
| April 17 | Miguel Pena | LHP | Second violation | Red Sox |
| April 17 | Gerson Bautista | RHP | Stanozolol | Red Sox |
| April 23 | Christian Montgomery | RHP | Second violation | Mets |
| April 26 | Jose Disla | RHP | Stanozolol, Nandrolone | Rays |
| April 30 | Brandon Brown | 3B | Stanozolol | Free agent |
| May 8 | Daniel Tuttle ** | RHP | Drug of abuse (3rd) | Reds |
| May 16 | Juan Arias | RHP | Stanozolol | Marlins |
| May 21 | Alan Williams | LHP | Drug of abuse | Brewers |
| May 22 | Angel Yepez | RHP | Nandrolone | Rays |
| May 31 | C.J. Retherford | 3B | Amphetamine | Free agent |
| May 31 | Ryan Acosta | RHP | Amphetamine | Free agent |
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