What exactly is the drug Steven Wright tested positive for?

Steven Wright delivers to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Fenway Park, Friday, June 22, 2018.The news of Steven Wright’s 80-game suspension following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug brought up a natural question: What is growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2)?

That was the drug Wright tested positive for. He has accepted his suspension, although he has denied knowingly using GHRP-2. In addition to missing 80 games, Wright will not be eligible to play in the postseason.

What is GHRP-2?

GHRP-2 is a synthetic peptide that stimulates the secretion of human growth hormone. Some athletes have been known to use it with the belief that it helps to recover from an…