Jan 30, 2015
Four minor league players suspended for drug violations
Four minor league baseball players have been suspended because of drug violations. The commissioner's office announced the penalties Friday. Milwaukee left-hander Tyler Alexander and San Francisco right-hander Dylan Brooks were banned 50 games each after a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
The Canadian Press
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Four minor league baseball players have been suspended because of drug violations.
The commissioner's office announced the penalties Friday.
Milwaukee left-hander Tyler Alexander and San Francisco right-hander Dylan Brooks were banned 50 games each after a second positive test for a drug of abuse. Alexander was on the roster of the Brewers' team in the Arizona League and Brooks was with Class A Augusta.
Baltimore third baseman Austin Anderson was suspended 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine. He was with Class A Delmarva.
Free agent right-hander Tyler Gonzales was banned 100 games for refusing to take a drug test.
There have been 26 players suspended this year under the minor league drug program.