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Blue Jays prospect tests positive for performance-enhancing drugs

The 22-year old reportedly tested positive for Nandrolone and will begin his suspension at the start of the 2020 campaign. Luis Quinones was selected by the Blue Jays in the 34th round of the 2019 amateur draft out of San Jacinto College in Houston.

The young hurler signed for $50,000 and was assigned to Bluefield in the Appalachian League where he impressed earning a promotion to Vancouver before season’s end. Quinones made two appearances for Bluefield striking out ten in 6.1 innings of work.

At the beginning of July, the right-hander was moved to the Northwest League where he made ten appearances for the Canadians.