2 minor league players, including Pittsburgh infielder, suspended by MLB for drug violations
Two minor league players have been suspended by Major League Baseball for drug violations.
Pittsburgh infielder Francisco Acuna, on the roster of Single-A Greensboro, was banned 80 games without pay after testing positive for gw501516, a performance-enhancing substance.
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Arizona pitcher Sebastian Santana, on the roster of the Arizona Complex League D-backs, was suspended 55 games without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.
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There have been 41 players suspended this year under the minor league drug program.
Seven players have been suspended this year under the major league drug program.
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