The Dominican Noelvi Martelinfielder and top prospect in the U.S. development system Cincinnati Redshas 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, which indicated that The player tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid that in therapeutic doses results in weight gaindue 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 sanctions. “We will not make any further comments on this matter,” the team said in a statement this Friday.
Marte debuted last season in the Major Leagues, level where he achieved a batting average of .316, with seven doubles and three home runswhich he adorned with 15 runs scored and the same number of RBIs in 35 games.
This performance positioned Mars as one of the favorites to take 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 difficulties that Marte faces and that harms his team is that He will not be able to play in the postseason if the Reds manage to advance to that stage.
With Marte out of the equation heading into the first part of the campaign, the Reds have the Dominicans Elly de la Cruzwho has the title at shortstop, and Jeimer Candelariowho can play third and first base, Jonathan India and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to complete the positions in the infield.
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