15 aug 2012
SAN FRANCISCO—Melky Cabrera was
suspended 50 games Wednesday following a positive test for testosterone,
putting an abrupt end to what had been an MVP-calibre regular season
and throwing the San Francisco Giants’ playoff hopes into doubt.
Cabrera leads the National League with 159 hits, and is second in batting average behind Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen. Cabrera’s penalty was the first for a high-profile player since last year’s NL MVP, Ryan Braun, had his suspension overturned by an arbitrator last winter.
“My positive test was the result of my use of a substance I should not have used,” Cabrera said in a statement released by the union. “I accept my suspension under the Joint Drug Program and I will try to move on with my life. I am deeply sorry for my mistake and I apologize to my teammates, to the San Francisco Giants organization and to the fans for letting them down.”
The suspension would extend into the playoffs if the Giants advance.
All-star game MVP Melky Cabrera suspended 50 games after testing positive for testosterone
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Melky Cabrera, suspended 50 games, leads the NL in hits and
is one plate appearance shy of qualifying for the batting title.
Cabrera leads the National League with 159 hits, and is second in batting average behind Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen. Cabrera’s penalty was the first for a high-profile player since last year’s NL MVP, Ryan Braun, had his suspension overturned by an arbitrator last winter.
“My positive test was the result of my use of a substance I should not have used,” Cabrera said in a statement released by the union. “I accept my suspension under the Joint Drug Program and I will try to move on with my life. I am deeply sorry for my mistake and I apologize to my teammates, to the San Francisco Giants organization and to the fans for letting them down.”
The suspension would extend into the playoffs if the Giants advance.
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