Rumors have been swirling that another PED violation was coming after MLB announced an 80-day suspension for Miami second baseman, and defending batting crown winner, Dee Gordon. Today, we discovered that Kansas City Royals AA prospect Raul Mondesi is that player. The delay appears to be due to the KC Royals making the case that Mondesi’s use was unintentional.
This explains Mondesi’s 50-day penalty, as opposed to the 80-day ban leveled at Gordon.
Mondesi tested positive for Clenbuterol, which only has mild anabolic effects. The drug is used primarily for its ability to help weight-loss, which hardly seems to be a problem for the 20-year-old Mondesi who stands 6’1″ and weighs in at a trim 185 pounds.