[Lefty Noob]

According to the Associated Press, "Detroit Tigers infielder Neifi Perez was suspended 25 games Friday, the first player penalized for testing positive for a stimulant under Major League Baseball's drug program... Perez, a seldom-used utility player, is hitting .172 with one home run and six RBIs in 64 at-bats in the team's first 83 games." Perez, 34, is a former Gold Glove shortstop. He will be eligible to return on August 4.

[Lefty Noob]

Perez has been suspended for 80 games after a third positive test.

According to the Associated Press, "Perez has been the only player suspended by baseball for stimulants since they were banned before the 2006 season. His first suspension had been set to end after Friday night's game against the Chicago White Sox... Under baseball's labor contract, a player cannot be disciplined multiple times for a positive test stemming from the same use of a banned substance, meaning Perez had to take a prohibited stimulant more than once."

Detroit infielder Neifi Perez suspended for 80 games after 3rd positive test for stimulant - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

[simple simon]

he needs to be gone for at least a year

[ThePundit]

My guess is that he's done for his career. Who is going to want to deal with this guy from now on. He's only a utility infielder. Not worth the headache.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

My guess is that he's done for his career. Who is going to want to deal with this guy from now on. He's only a utility infielder. Not worth the headache.

Yeah, I agree. He was only ever a marginal player at best to start with. Now with this albatross around his neck, he'll be Kryptonite to MLB teams.

[bears9]

Glad the Cubs dumped him when they did