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Astros News: Francis Martes Suspended 162 Games for PED Violation

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Houston Astros pitcher Francis Martes was suspended for the entire 2020 campaign on Monday.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported the news noting Martes, who was also suspended for a performance-enhancing drugs violation last March, received the suspension because he tested positive for Boldenone.

Jake Kaplan of The Athletic called it a "fall from grace" for someone who "was at one point the Astros' best overall prospect."

Brian McTaggart of MLB.com shared the Astros' statement on the suspension:

"Throughout our system, players are educated through MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Programs.