St. Louis Cardinals prospect Griffin Roberts was among five minor league players to get hit with a suspension Friday. Roberts was drafted just this year and has already been busted twice. His talent is undeniable, coming into the organization as the team’s number 10 prospect. Already being suspended for violating the drug policy is disappointing, to say the least.
However, because it was just cannabis, and not a more addictive and dangerous drug, I don’t think this is anything to be worried about.
While I don’t think athletes in any sport should be barred from using marijuana when alcoholism and opioid addictions are far more dangerous and common problems that professional leagues do little to regulate, players still have to respect the rules in place.