EFE Agency
Mexico City / 03/08/2024 20:22:00
Dominican Noelvi Martel, an infielder and top prospect in the Cincinnati Reds’ development system, has been suspended for 80 games after violating rules prohibiting the use of performance-enhancing substances.
The announcement of Marte’s suspension was made through a press release by the MLB this Friday, in which it was indicated that the player tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid that in therapeutic doses results in weight gain. , due to increased protein synthesis and greater bone and muscle development.
Regarding the suspension, the Reds showed their support for the disciplinary measure applied by the MLB to the 22-year-old player.
“The Reds support Major League Baseball’s anti-doping policy and its sanctions. We will not make any further comments on the matter,” the team said in a statement this Friday.
Marte debuted last season in the Major Leagues, a level where he achieved a batting average of .316, with seven doubles and three home runs, which he adorned with 15 runs scored and the same number of RBIs in 35 games.
This performance positioned Marte as one of the favorites to occupy a place in the Reds’ infield for the campaign that begins next March 28. The suspension would keep Marte off the diamond until June 21.
Another of the penalties that Marte faces and that harms his team is that he will not be able to compete in the postseason if the Reds manage to advance to that stage.
With Marte out of the equation for the first part of the campaign, the Reds have the Dominicans Elly de la Cruz, who has the starting position at shortstop, and Jeimer Candelario, who can play at third and first base , Jonathan India and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to complete the infield positions.
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