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Minor League drug suspensions in 2018

Players who violated MiLB Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
January 12, 2018

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 suspensions as well as players who refuse to take

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 suspensions as well as players who refuse to take a drug test.
Suspensions are announced by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. Major League Baseball handed out 87 suspensions in 2017, 100 in 2016, 108 in 2015, 63 in 2014, 60 in 2013 and 105 in 2012.

MINOR LEAGUE SUSPENSIONS IN 2018

*--player received Major League suspension but still has prospect eligibility