MLB Suspends Phillies’ Johan Rojas for 80 Games

MLB Suspends Phillies' Johan Rojas for 80 Games

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Source: Fox News

Summary

Johan Rojas, a 25-year-old outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, has been suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball after testing positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid. The suspension is effective immediately and will last until the second half of the MLB season. Rojas was removed from the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic roster as a result of the positive test.


Our Reading

The game followed a familiar script.

Rojas’ suspension was a slow-developing storyline, with the news breaking earlier this month that he had failed a test.

He was removed from the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic roster, and now won’t be able to play until the second half of the MLB season.

The suspension is a significant blow to Rojas’ career, and he won’t be eligible for the Phillies’ playoff roster if they make it that far.

This one felt recognizable early, with Rojas’ struggles at the plate and his eventual removal from the lineup.

Original Observation: The 80-game suspension is a common length for first-time offenders, but the timing couldn’t be worse for Rojas, who was already struggling to find his place on the Phillies’ roster.