In a recent announcement by Major League Baseball, minor league first baseman Jon Singleton and Astros prospect Dean Deetz have been suspended for failing drug tests. Singleton received a 100-game suspension after testing positive for a drug of abuse for the third time, while Deetz was banned for 80 games for testing positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, a performance-enhancing substance.
Singleton, a former Phillies draft pick, has battled drug addiction in the past and made his Major League debut in 2014. Deetz, on the other hand, has denied knowingly taking any performance-enhancing substances and expressed confusion over his failed test.
The Astros organization has stated its disappointment in the players’ violations of the league’s drug prevention and treatment programs. General manager Jeff Luhnow emphasized the importance of education on drug policies within the team and expressed hope that the players will learn from this experience.
Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, also known as oral turinabol, is an anabolic steroid that has led to previous suspensions in baseball. Both Singleton and Deetz will serve their respective suspensions and work towards rebuilding trust with their families, teammates, and fans.
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