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Minor League pitcher Griggs suspended 50 games

CHICAGO -- The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced Wednesday that Cubs Minor League right-hander Tanner Griggs has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for amphetamine, a stimulant in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Griggs, 21, was a 12th-round pick in the 2014 Draft. He posted a 5.50 ERA in 14 games last season for the Cubs' Rookie-level Arizona team and Class A Short-Season Eugene.

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