Two Minor League Players Suspended

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that two Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Tampa Bay Rays Minor League right-handed pitcher Lenny Linsky has received a 50-game suspension without pay following a second positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Linsky, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits of the Southern League, is effective immediately.

Free agent Minor League right-handed pitcher Aaron Gonzales has received a 50-game suspension without pay following a second positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Gonzales is effective immediately upon his signing with another Major League organization.