Colorado Rockies pitcher Erick Veras suspended for 56 games after testing positive for banned drug
Young Dominican Summer League Rockies pitcher Erick Veras is suddenly in the news but not for his pitching ability. It centres on a young pitcher from the Dominican Republic who most people had never heard of until now.
The news concerned something much more serious than a fantastic play or victory. Just today, the Major League Baseball (MLB) office disseminated the information, which has already set the baseball community abuzz.
Erick Veras of the Dominican Summer League Rockies suspended for 56 games
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball said on Friday, July 19, 2025, that Erick Veras, a Dominican Summer League Rockies minor league pitcher, has been suspended for 56 games without pay. Veras tested positive for Boldenone, a banned substance under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, this happened.
The announcement was made in the United States, but Veras plays outside of Canada and the United States.
Although he plays in the Dominican Republic, Veras is today linked with the Colorado Rockies organization. Many of the young and rising athletes dreaming of playing in the major leagues one day compete in the league he plays in. But with this suspension Veras's road has hit a major snag. MLB authorities said the suspension is effective instantly; thus, Veras will miss most of the games in this year.
The MLB's drug program is extremely rigorous, and any player who violates the guidelines runs severe penalties. Since boldenone accelerates muscle growth, it is prohibited. Veras has yet made any public comment, and the Colorado Rockies have not posted a statement regarding the suspension either.
MLB's drug policy sends a strong message to young players like Erick Veras
The MLB has been very clear over the years about banned substances. In a statement shared by the league, officials said they will continue to test players and act when rules are broken.
'The program is here to protect the game and the players,'
one league spokesperson said.
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This instance also reminds us that even more obscure players like Erick Veras are under constant observation and testing. As of now, Veras will miss 56 games, which is more than half the Dominican Summer League season.
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