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Brewers Minor Leaguer West suspended

          The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Milwaukee Brewers Minor League left-handed pitcher Will West has received a 100-game suspension without pay after testing positive for an Amphetamine, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, as well as a third positive test for a drug of abuse.

The suspension of West, who is currently on the roster of the rookie-level Arizona League Brewers, will be effective upon completion of his current 50-game suspension, which commenced on August 5, 2013.

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