Boston Red Sox right-handed pitching prospect Yankory Pimentel has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Stanazolol. The 23-year-old had recently been promoted to Double-A Portland after posting a 2-1 record with a 1.54 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 23.1 relief innings at High-A Salem. In four games with the Sea Dogs, he experienced some relative struggles, allowing four runs over six innings.
Pimentel was signed to a minor league contract in February of 2012 and has since worked his way through the Red Sox’ minor league system. In 274 career innings, he owns a 2.