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Phillies' Johan Rojas Suspended 80 Games for PEDs

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Johan Rojas, a Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, is suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Boldenone, effective at the start of the 2026 season.
Rojas will miss the postseason if the Phillies qualify.
He has lost $395,305 in salary.
Rojas was removed from the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic roster.
He is the third Phillies player suspended for performance-enhancing drugs in the past year, joining José Alvarado and Max Kepler.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball (MLB) strengthened its drug policy in 2005, responding to a steroid scandal that had plagued the sport since the early 1990s. The new penalties included harsher suspensions for performance-enhancing drug violations, reflecting ongoing concerns about player integrity. In 2006, MLB suspended 12 players for such violations, highlighting the league's commitment to fair play amid persistent challenges.

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Story summary

Johan Rojas, a Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, is suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Boldenone, effective at the start of the 2026 season.
Rojas will miss the postseason if the Phillies qualify.
He has lost $395,305 in salary.
Rojas was removed from the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic roster.
He is the third Phillies player suspended for performance-enhancing drugs in the past year, joining José Alvarado and Max Kepler.

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