[vincesanity82]

Jordan Schafer is the future at centerfield for the Atlanta Braves. He is also the top prospect in the club's farm system. Well, he was those things until being suspended today for 50 games as the result of violating the baseball's substance abuse policy as it relates to HGH.

Yes, your first questions should be: how did he get caught (since testing stinks for HGH)? We don't actually know yet, unfortunately. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Braves GM Frank Wren issued a brief written statement that reported the violation and ensuing suspension.

Wren, in Colorado with the Braves, declined to comment beyond his written statement. He wouldn't say whether Schafer tested positive or if he was caught in some other manner.
There isn't believed to be a reliable test for HGH, but several major league players have been penalized for being linked to the substance without testing positive.
'Earlier today Jordan asked to speak to his teammates to apologize for the mistakes he has made and for letting the organization and his team down,' Wren said in his statement. 'During his suspension, we will continue to support and counsel Jordan.'


Braves Top Prospect Jordan Schafer Suspended for Using HGH - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[vincesanity82]

... so does this blow his chances of taking over centerfield in the upcoming years?

[legend]

In the picture he looks like he is 14 and weighs 130 pounds so it's no wonder he's taking the stuff.