Phils' Ruiz suspended 25 games
Catcher tests positive for amphetamine
Published On: Nov 27 2012 04:45:47 PM EST
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been suspended for the first 25 games of next season following a positive test for an amphetamine.
Ruiz's suspension was announced Tuesday by Major League Baseball.
The 33-year-old, an All-Star for the first time this year, will be eligible to play in spring training games.
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