Twins Minor Leaguer Rodriguez suspended for 80 games
Outfielder tests positive for performance-enhancing substance
April 28th, 2016
Twins Minor League outfielder Reynaldo Rodriguez received an 80-game suspension on Thursday after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of Rodriguez, who is currently on the roster for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings of the International League, is effective immediately.
In 17 games with the Red Wings this season, Rodriguez has batted .234 with one home run and three RBIs.