Pirates CF Marte Suspended 80 Games For PED Use

April 19, 2017

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is being suspended 80 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance abuse policy.  Marte tested positive for Nandrolone.  

The suspension also makes Marte ineligible for the playoffs this year.  The 28-year-old is hitting .241 with two home runs and seven RBI in 13 games this season. 

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