Major League Baseball dropped a bombshell today suspending 12 players for their roles in the Biogenesis scandal. Earlier we had a list provided by Ken Rosenthal, now we have a list straight from MLB.com.
Players receiving 50-game suspensions without pay for their violations of the Program are:
• Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Antonio Bastardo
• San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera
• New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli
• Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz (who already released a statement)
• Padres pitcher Fautino De Los Santos, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A San Antonio Missions of the Texas League
• Houston Astros pitcher Sergio Escalona, who is currently of the roster of the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks of the Texas League
• Yankees outfielder Fernando Martinez, who is currently on the roster of the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the International League
• Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, who is currently on the roster of the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League
• Free agent pitcher Jordan Norberto
• Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta
• New York Mets outfielder Cesar Puello, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Binghamton Mets of the Eastern League
• Mets infielder/outfielder Jordany Valdespin, who is currently on the roster of the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s of the Pacific Coast League
Notes:
- Norberto’s suspension will take place immediately when he signs with another Major League organization.
- All suspensions are effective immediately.
- None of the suspended players listed above will appeal.
- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera will not receive additional discipline having already served a 50 game suspension.
- Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon will not receive additional discipline having already served a 50 game suspension.
- San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal will not receive additional discipline having already served a 50 game suspension.
- MLB found no violations by Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez and Baltimore Orioles infielder Danny Valencia