Royals manager Ned Yost walked through the clubhouse here on Sunday, making a beeline for outfielder Jorge Bonifacio’s locker. He put his arm around Bonifacio’s shoulders, talked with him for a minute and walked away after offering him an affectionate pat on the head.
Bonifacio was suspended 80 games Saturday by Major League Baseball after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance that violates MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He was placed on the restricted list and is allowed to practice with the Royals as the team works through the last two weeks of spring training.