Steven Wright Suspended For PED Usage

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy. Wright, 34, tested positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 (GHRP-2.)

The knuckleballer has been recovering from an injury. He was suspended 15 games last season after being arrested after what police said was a domestic violence incident.

"Although I do not dispute the validity of the test, I was shocked as I have never intentionally ingested anything for performance-enhancing purposes," Wright said. "I have fully cooperated with MLB and will continue to try and identify the source of the result."

Wright was an All-Star in 2016, but injuries have plagued him ever since.

The Red Sox said they are "disappointed by the news of this violation, we will look to provide the appropriate support to Steven at this time."

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