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.
Los Angeles Angels Minor League right-handed pitcher Greg Belton, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers of the California League, has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Amphetamine, a stimulant in violation of the program.
Cincinnati Reds Minor League right-handed pitcher Brian Hunter, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Daytona Tortugas of the Florida State League, has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Ipamorelin, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the program.
Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League right-handed pitcher Ivan Vieitez, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League, has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Ritalinic Acid, a stimulant in violation of the program.