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Astros Minor League Pitcher Angel Heredia Suspended 50 Games For Failed Drug Test

According to the Houston Chronicle's Zachary Levine, Astros minor league pitcher Angel Heredia has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for two different performance enhancing drugs.

Astros minor league RHP Angel Heredia (Dominican Summer League) was suspended 50 games for testing positive for 2 PEDs. 30 minutes ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto

Heredia plays in the Dominican Summer League and, according to The Wall Street Journal, he tested positive for Stanozolol and Boldenone and his suspension will begin at the start of the regular season.

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