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Orioles' Dodson, Mets' Garcia suspended

Baltimore lefty banned 100 games after third positive test
By
January 19, 2016

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that three Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Baltimore Orioles Minor League pitcher Zack Dodson has received a 100-game suspension without pay after a third positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Dodson, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Bowie Baysox of the Eastern League, will be effective at the start of the 2016 EL season.

New York Mets Minor League third baseman Eudor Garcia has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Bumetanide and Furosemide, performance-enhancing substances in violation of the Program. The suspension of Garcia, who is currently on the roster of Single-A Columbia Fireflies of the South Atlantic League, will be effective at the start of the 2016 SAL season.

Free agent Minor League first baseman Tyler Williams has received a 50-game suspension without pay after a second positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Williams will be effective immediately upon his signing with another Major League organization.