The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced yesterday that three Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Minnesota Twins Minor League pitcher Jesus Medina was one of the players suspended and has received a 72-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Program.
The suspension of Medina, who is on the roster of the Dominican Summer League Twins is effective immediately.
Medina, a Venezuelan right-handed pitcher was signed by the Minnesota Twins on July 4, 2018 as a 16 year ol free agent and started his pro career in the Dominican Summer League this year. Medina, was 0-2 with a 7.13 ERA in two starts and six relief appearances this year for the Dominican Summer League Twins.