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NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
NEW YORK — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada. An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Colorado Rockies pitcher Erick Veras suspended for 56 games after testing positive for banned drug
Colorado Rockies pitcher Erick Veras suspended for 56 games after testing positive for banned drug (Image Via X) 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. Also Read: Late Legend Dick Allen Finally Joins Baseball Hall Of Fame After Long Wait 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. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada. An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh 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:
Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada. An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday night's draft. All nine CFL teams were made aware of Newell's situation before the draft and that he had a hearing pending with an arbitrator on the matter. The Elks didn't have a first-round pick Tuesday night but took the six-foot-two, 289-pound Newell with the second selection of the second round, 10th overall. Newell, of Brampton, Ont., was regarded as a blue-chip CFL prospect and was the top-ranked U Sports player on the CFL scouting bureau's top-20 list released Monday. 'The Edmonton Elks organization was aware of Darien Newell's impending suspension before selecting him Tuesday night,' Ed Hervey, Edmonton's vice-president of football operations and general manager, said in a statement. 'Throughout the draft process, we completed our due diligence on Darien and came away satisfied with both the person and the player. 'The organization is committed to supporting Darien throughout this process, and we look forward to when he can join the Green and Gold.' According to the CFL, Newell was selected for a random test March 19 while participating in the league's national combine. His sample tested positive for nine banned substances, including Boldenone, Nandrolone, Drostanolone and Norclostebol, all forms of steroids. Newell had appealed the positive test and the case was passed on to an independent arbitrator. Newell withdrew his appeal Wednesday, incurring an anti-doping rule violation and one-year sanction. Last season, Newell had 33 tackles (17 solo, eight for loss), five sacks and a forced fumble. He was a perennial All-Canadian, registering 92 tackles (56 solo, 27.5 for loss), 17 sacks and a forced fumble at Queen's. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 29, 2025.
