NEW YORK (AP) Minnesota Twins outfielder and current member of the Rochester Red Wings, Reynaldo Rodriguez has been suspended 80 games following a positive test under baseball's minor league drug program.
The commissioner's office said Thursday he positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.
A 29-year-old who has played 11 minor league seasons without reaching the major leagues, Rodriguez is hitting .234 with one homer and three RBIs in 17 games this season from Triple-A Rochester of the International League.
He appeared in 12 big league exhibition games for the Twins this year, going 3 for 12 with a double, triple, four walks and four runs scored.
There have been 37 suspensions this year under the minor league program.
