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Orioles' Matt Harvey Suspended 60 Games for Distributing Prohibited Drug of Abuse

Right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey, who is currently signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a minor-league deal, has been suspended 60 games without pay for "participating in the distribution of a prohibited drug of abuse in violation of MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," per Marc Feinsand of MLB.com.

The start date for Harvey's suspension is retroactive to April 29, 2022.

The suspension stems from Harvey's admission in federal court in the United States v. Eric Kay case that he provided opioids to ex-Los Angeles Angels teammate Tyler Skaggs, who died on July 1, 2019, after ingesting oxycodone, fentanyl and alcohol.