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  • 05 / 30 / 2010

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New York Yankees minor league pitcher Amaury Sanit looks on during spring training baseball in Tampa, Fla. Sanit has been suspended for 50 games for violating the minor league drug program, Major League Baseball announced Friday, May 28, 2010.

The right-hander tested positive for Mephentermine, a performance-enhancing substance. His suspension is effective immediately.

TRENTON — Former Thunder closer Amauri Sanit was suspended 50 games after testing positive for mephentermine, a heart stimulant most commonly found in nasal decongestant inhalers. It has also been used to relieve hypotension in vital organs.

Sanit, currently on the disabled list was 1-2 with an 8.69 ERA in 12 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He appeared in 21 games with Trenton last season, accruing a 1-2 record with a 2.95 ERA and 10 saves.

A 30-year-old native of Cuba, Sanit was signed by the Yankees as an international free agent on Aug. 9, 2008.

By JOSH NORRIS
Staff Writer
Source: www.trentonian.com

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