Braves lefty prospect Erick Abreu and a trio of Reds Minor Leaguers were suspended for 72 games apiece on Wednesday after testing positive for steroids.
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball said all tested positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspensions are effective immediately. Abreu, 18, was 1-1 with a 5.52 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 31 innings over 16 outings with the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Braves. He signed with Atlanta on Jan. 12.
Stanozolol is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone that is sometimes prescribed by veterinarians to encourage muscle growth, red blood cell production, bone density and to stimulate the appetite of weakened animals.
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