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Indians' Maggi, three others get suspensions

Shortstop, Reds' Bender, free agent O'Conner sit out start of '18
April 4, 2018

Minor League Opening Day is coming Thursday, but four Minor Leaguers won't be allowed to participate.Reds left-hander Joel Bender, Cardinals left-hander Nathanael Heredia, Indians shortstop Drew Maggi and free-agent catcher Justin O'Conner were suspended Wednesday for violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Bender and Maggi will