Pirates Prospects · Dec 23, 2015
Clario Perez Suspended 80 Games
Perez has potential to make it to the majors as a middle reliever, though this suspension will hurt his chances (Photo Credit: Tim Williams)Altoona right-handed pitcher Clario Perez has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for Stanozolol. The 23-year-old was re-signed as a minor league free agent by the Pirates last month. He originally signed with them as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican back in March of 2009. He topped out at AA this season, putting up impressive stats at Bradenton during the first half of the year, followed by a 3.89 ERA in 34.2 innings with Altoona to finish the season. Perez sits 93-94, with excellent control and a decent ground ball rate....