NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia has been permanently banned by Major League Baseball after his third positive drug test.
Mejia tested positive for Boldenone, the Daily News reported.
“We were deeply disappointed to hear that Jenrry has again violated Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program,” the Mets said in a statement. “We fully support MLB’s policy toward eliminating performance enhancing substances from the sport. As per the Joint Drug Program, we will have no further comment on this suspension.”
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