Minor League catcher Daal suspended 50 games

Padres Minor League catcher Rodney Daal has received a 50-game suspension without pay following a second violation for a drug of abuse.

The suspension of Daal, who is currently on the roster of the Class A Eugene Emeralds of the Northwest League, is effective immediately.

Daal was batting .298 with two homers and 19 RBIs in 42 games this season.