Diamondbacks minor league pitcher Jose Cabrera suspended 80 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK — Arizona minor league pitcher Jose Cabrera was suspended for 80 games Saturday under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The 21-year-old right-hander, who is in his third season in the Diamondbacks organization, was 4-9 with a 5.28 ERA in 23 starts this season for Class A Visalia and Hillsboro.
Thirteen players have been disciplined under the minor league program this year.
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