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Phillies OF Johan Rojas Faces 80-Game Suspension for Failed PED Test, Reports Say
Rojas is appealing an 80-game ban for violating MLB's drug program, which also bars him from postseason and international play, including the World Baseball Classic.
- On Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a proposed 80-game suspension after an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance, a person familiar told The Associated Press.
- Rojas, 25, debuted in 2023, hit.224 last season with one homer, 18 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases, and batted.279 in 147 Triple-A at-bats.
- Recent club precedents include José Alvarado's 80-game suspension last May and Max Kepler's failure this off-season; Rojas missed the Phillies' NLDS roster after his Aug. 1 demotion.
- If suspended, Rojas would be ineligible for the postseason and removed from the Dominican Republic roster for the World Baseball Classic, Nelson Cruz said Monday.
- Rojas had been tracking toward a bench role this spring as Philadelphia's fourth true outfielder because of his defensive value and speed; he is 1 for 11 in spring training and was demoted on Aug. 1, complicating roster planning later this year.
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Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP source says
A person familiar with the process tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance.
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(WPHL) -- Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas failed a performance-enhancing drug (PED) test and is now facing an 80-game suspension, according to multiple reports. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports Rojas is appealing the results. According to Sports Illustrated, Rojas planned to be part of the Dominican Republic team for the World Baseball Classic. A [...]
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