Red Sox minor leaguer suspended for positive doping test

Red Sox minor league pitcher Raphy Gil received a 56-game suspension for violating the Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for Minor League players assigned outside the United States and Canada. Major League Baseball announced Thursday.

Gil, a right-hander who pitched in the Dominican Summer League this season, tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol, known for its ability to promote fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass. The player, who recently turned 19, was placed on the restricted list and will not be paid while serving his sentence.

Gil, a native of the Dominican Republic, signed with the Red Sox on June 13 as an international free agent signing Higuey. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound pitcher made his professional debut nine days later and had a 0.90 ERA. (4.78 FIP), DSL Red Sox He struck out eight strikeouts and walked six in eight relief appearances (10 innings) for the Reds. Opposing hitters batted .211 against him.

Gil is not currently ranked among Boston’s top 60 prospects. SoxProspects.com. He became the third Red Sox minor league pitcher this year to be suspended for testing positive for Stanozolol, joining his fellow righties. Charlie Zink And Anthony Felix.

In addition to Gil, Guardians minor league pitcher Abraham Tejada was also placed on the restricted list and received a 56-game suspension without pay on Thursday after testing positive for Stanozolol. Tejada spent the past two seasons in the Dominican Summer League after signing with Cleveland in January 2022.