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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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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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