Free-agent right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez, who most recently pitched for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, has received an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
The nine-year MLB veteran had spent his entire time in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals before this year.
The San Francisco Giants signed him to a minor league deal in March, but he was released in April. Boston signed Martinez to a minor league contract on May 7, but he was released 10 days later after allowing 10 earned runs over 4.1 innings in two starts.
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