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Blue Jays rookie infielder Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for doping violation
CLEVELAND — Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez’s rookie season is on hold almost as soon as it began.
Major League Baseball suspended Martinez for 80 games effective immediately after he tested positive for Clomiphene, a performance-enhancing drug. The ban comes two days after Martinez made his highly anticipated MLB debut and means he’s only eligible to return with six games left in the regular season.
“We were both surprised and disappointed to learn of Orelvis Martinez’s suspension,” Toronto general manager Ross Atkins said in a statement. “We will do everything in our power to ensure Orelvis has learned from this mistake.
“Orelvis has our support, and we know he will get through this.”