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Astros' Francis Martes Suspended 80 Games After Positive Test for PED Clomiphene

Houston Astros relief pitcher Francis Martes received an 80-game suspension on Tuesday for a violation of MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy.

MLB announced the suspension after Martes tested positive for Clomiphene (via Yahoo Sports MLB).

The 23-year-old will likely miss most—if not all—of the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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