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e 2019 season afterMLB levied an 80-game suspension against the pitcher Jake Smolinski Jersey ,MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Wednesday afternoon.Feinsand disclosed that Wright tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug called growth hormone releasing peptide 2 (GHRP-2), which violates the MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.Minutes after reports of Wright's suspension, the Red Sox released a statement(h/t Feinsand):"The Boston Red Sox fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and its efforts to eliminate performance-enhancing substances from the game. While we are disappointed by the news of this violation, we will look to provide the appropriate support to Steven at this time. Going forward, the club will not comment further on the matter."Wright has spent his entire major league career with the Red Sox since being called up in 2013. Last season, he contributed to Boston's World Series run with a 2.68 ERA in 53.2 innings pitched.Wright defended himself against purposefully taking a performance-enhancing substance while still accepting responsibility for a positive test."We couldn't figure out how this substance got into my body," Wright toldAlex Speierof theBoston Globe. "But at the end of the day http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-khris-davis-jersey , it's my responsibility. ... It falls on me. ... I know the truth. People close to me know I wouldn't intentionally do this. ... Unfortunately, sometimes things get into your system."According to MassLive.com'sChris Cotillo, Wright was notified of a failed offseason test during winter. Wright appealed and, during his appeal, informed the Red Sox. His appeal was officially denied Tuesday night.Wright also noted toChris Masonthat being ineligible for the 2019 postseason due to his suspension "flat-out sucks," but he stillsupportsthe league's joint drug policy.This is the second consecutive year Wright has been ineligible to start the season due to suspension. Wright's 2018 season began with a 15-game suspension forviolating the MLB's domestic violence policyfollowing an arrest in December 2017 for domestic assault against his wife. The 2018 draftee could make an impact in 2019."So, that brings us to this year. As far as I can tell Chad Pinder Jersey , Feltman hasn’t officially been added as a non-roster invitee in major-league camp, but he will almost certainly see major-league game action in spring training. From there, it’ll be interesting to see where they go. As a Portland resident, I’m hoping they continue to send him straight up the line with a stint at Double-A before going to Pawtucket. I’m not sure that makes sense, though. I think there’s a slight possibility he makes the major-league roster out of camp if there are a couple injuries and he really impresses in camp, but most likely to me is that they send him right to Pawtucket. That’ll get him experience against hitters who have played in the majors before and have him ready to come up and help for real as soon as mid-May. There will be plenty of competition for Feltman on when that initial call-up will come, but there’s little doubt we’ll see him in Boston at some point in 2019 as long as he stays healthy.Here is our full list so far.Michael ChavisDarwinzon HernandezTriston CasasBobby DalbecJay GroomeTanner HouckDurbin FeltmanNow http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-khris-davis-jersey , you can head down into the comments and vote for the number eight. As a reminder, to do this you go down below and find the comment from me corresponding with the player for whom you’d like to vote. When you find said player, just click the “rec” button, and that will count your vote. To do this, you will need to be logged in as a member of the site. If you’d like to vote for a player who is not listed, just leave a comment saying “Vote for ___ here” and I’ll rec the comment to count your vote. Until next time...