The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that three Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.<o:p>
Detroit Tigers Minor League right-handed pitcher Tommy Collier has received a 100-game suspension without pay following a third positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Collier, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Erie SeaWolves of the Eastern League, will be effective upon the completion of his current suspension.<o:p>
Free agent Minor League right-handed pitcher Montreal Robertson has received a 50-game suspension without pay following a second positive test for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Robertson will be effective immediately upon his signing with another Major League organization.<o:p>

Washington Nationals Minor League right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for a metabolite of Clomiphene, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the program. The suspension of Rodriguez, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League, is effective immediately.<o:p>