NEW YORK — A minor league catcher for Boston and a rookie-level pitcher for Minnesota have been suspended because of drug violations.
The commissioner's office announced the penalties Friday.
Alberto Schmidt, in the Red Sox system at Class A Lowell, was penalized 76 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance.
Alex Banks, on the Dominican Summer League Twins, was suspended 72 games after testing positive for Stanozolol.
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