Devil Rays reliever Juan Salas received a 50-game suspension Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention Program. Salas is 1-1 with a 3.95 ERA in 15 games in 2007. Salas made his major league debut last season, after spending seven seasons in the Rays farm system. This is a blow to the already struggling Rays because not only has Salas proved to be an effective pitcher in the bullpen, but it will add a new face to the clubhouse and along with Ruddy Lugo being optioned, you'll see two completely different faces come Tuesday. Salas is eligible for return on July 1st in Cleveland.Filed under:
Rays Salas Suspended
Devil Rays reliever Juan Salas received a 50-game suspension Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention Program. Salas is 1-1 with a 3.95 ERA in 15 games in 2007. Salas made his major league debut last season, after spending seven seasons in the Rays farm system. This is a blow to the already struggling Rays because not only has Salas proved to be an effective pitcher in the bullpen, but it will add a new face to the clubhouse and along with Ruddy Lugo being optioned, you'll see two completely different faces come Tuesday. Salas is eligible for return on July 1st in Cleveland.