Reds' Noelvi Marte suspended 80 games after PED positive
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced Friday. Marte, 22, debuted for Cincinnati last year, hitting .316 with three home runs in 35 games. He was expected to be a big part of this year's team as the organization has high hopes of winning the National League Central with a young but talented position player group. Now, the Reds will be down a potential key player for half the season. "The Reds fully support Major League Baseball's drug policy and its penalties," the team said in a statement. "We will have no further comment." Marte was acquired in 2022 in the trade that sent pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners. He is ranked 35th in ESPN's Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects heading into this season.
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The MLB regular season begins a week earlier than usual this year and as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres prepare to face off in Seoul, South Korea, it's the perfect time to see where the National League West rivals -- and the other 28 teams in Major League Baseball --stand going into the 2024 season. Here is a team-by-team look at the year ahead for all 30 MLB teams -- the most vital players, top wagers, fantasy help and prospect insight all in one place. Whether your team is a championship contender or long shot, there is something for you here.
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