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Prospect Nunez receives suspension

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By Steve Gartner / MLB.com

08/28/09 7:20 PM ET

CINCINNATI -- Former Dodgers Minor Leaguer pitcher Jonady Nunez has received a 50-game suspension for testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance. Nunez violated the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program with the positive test.

Nunez most recently pitched for the Dodgers' Dominican Summer League team. He played for the team from 2008-09. With the summer league team, he was 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA in 18 games. Nunez's suspension will be effective when he signs with a Major League team.

Steve Gartner is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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