Reds Minor Leaguer Veras suspended for PED use

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds Minor League pitcher Jose Veras was suspended 72 games on Friday for the use of an anabolic steroid, which violated the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

The 22-year-old right-hander has been pitching the past three seasons for the Reds' organization in the Dominican Summer League, posting a 3-4 record with a 1.86 ERA in 13 starts last year.