Miami Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera suspended 80 games by MLB for failed drug test

NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera was suspended for 80 games Saturday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone under the minor league drug program.

The 19-year-old was 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in nine starts and three relief appearances for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Marlins and Class A Jupiter.

He is the ninth player disciplined this year for a drug violation.

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