Tigers' Acosta and Rockies' Ugarte suspended 56 games each under minor league drug program

Updated Sep. 29, 2023 5:13 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Luis Acosta and Colorado Rockies infielder Ronny Ugarte were suspended for 56 games each Friday following positive tests under baseball's minor league drug program.

Acosta tested positive for Stanozolol and Ugarte for Boldenone, both banned performance-enhancing drugs.

Both will serve their suspensions beginning with the start of the 2024 season.

Acosta, a 21-year-old right-hander, was 1-0 with a 3.96 ERA in 19 relief appearances this year for the Tigers in the Dominican Summer League.

The 18-year-old Ugarte hit .335 with with three homers and 33 RBIs for the Dominican Summer League Rockies. He signed last year with Colorado for a $250,000 bonus.

Fifteen players players have been disciplined this year under the minor league program. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J.C. Mejía was suspended 162 games under the major league program.

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