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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
MLB Announces 60-Game Suspension for Recent Cubs Signing
MLB Announces 60-Game Suspension for Recent Cubs Signing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With many blockbuster moves, early controversy, and much more, there's been plenty to talk about around Major League Baseball. Advertisement That only added on Tuesday, when Major League Baseball announced that Chicago Cubs minor leaguer Anhuar Garcia will be suspended for 60 games under the minor league drug program following a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, according to ESPN. "Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Methenolone. "A 21-year-old right-hander, Garcia was 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance this year for the Arizona Complex League Cubs," ESPN wrote. The youngster was signed to the Cubs on Dec. 15 on a $10,000 signing bonus and is the seventh player suspended this year for a positive test, according to ESPN. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) observes batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC LeClaire-Imagn Images It's always tough to get a feel for when players get suspended, especially international players. However, ultimately, these guys have to understand what they're putting in their bodies, as Major League Baseball will find out if they're doing something they shouldn't be. Advertisement The early return on Garcia hasn't been ideal with his 5.91 ERA, but he's struck out 35 hitters in 32.0 innings, showing some promising strikeout stuff. Hopefully, for Garcia and the Cubs, this will be a one-time thing, and he can return to throwing the baseball at a high level, perhaps in Chicago, one day. For now, however, the Cubs will have to be without him in the minors. Related: Cubs Announce Roster Move Optioning Struggling Pitcher to Triple-A This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Chicago Tribune
10 hours ago
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- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia suspended 60 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK — Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Methenolone. A 21-year-old right-hander, Garcia was 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance this year for the Arizona Complex League Cubs. He signed with the Cubs on Dec. 15 for a $10,000 bonus. Garcia is the seventh player suspended this year for a positive test, the fifth under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program.
Reuters
11 hours ago
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- Reuters
MLB suspends Cubs minor leaguer Anhuar Garcia 60 games for PED use
June 24 - Chicago Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games without pay on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced. The 21-year-old right-hander tested positive for methenolone, an anabolic steroid that is in violation of the Joint Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to MLB. Garcia, a native of Mexico who is in his first season with the Cubs organization, is 1-3 this season with a 5.91 ERA, 14 walks and 35 strikeouts in 32 innings over seven games (six starts) for the Cubs in the Arizona Complex League. The Cubs placed Garcia on the restricted list on Tuesday with the suspension effective immediately. --Field Level Media
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia suspended 60 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Methenolone. A 21-year-old right-hander, Garcia was 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance this year for the Arizona Complex League Cubs. He signed with the Cubs on Dec. 15 for a $10,000 bonus. Garcia is the seventh player suspended this year for a positive test, the fifth under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
11 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia suspended 60 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Methenolone. A 21-year-old right-hander, Garcia was 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance this year for the Arizona Complex League Cubs. He signed with the Cubs on Dec. 15 for a $10,000 bonus. Garcia is the seventh player suspended this year for a positive test, the fifth under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program. ___
