Vero pitcher gets 50-game suspension

JULY 21, 2008

Vero Beach righthander Matt Walker has been suspended 50 games for violating baseball’s drug policy. In his case, he tested positive for amphetamines.

The 21-year-old Walker was the Rays’ 10th-round pick in 2004. In 22 appearances this season, Walker has gone 4-7 with a 4.86 ERA.

Walker is the first Rays player suspended for a violation this season; last year, LHP James Houser had a 50-game suspension that was taken care of when he was added to the 40-man roster during the offseason. RHP Juan Salas also received a 50-game ban last year.

(Photo: Vero Beach Devil Rays)

-- JOE SMITH

joesmith@sptimes.com

Posted by Times Editor at 4:24:27 pm on July 21, 2008 in

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