John Lamb Suspended 50 Games
- Updated: May 10, 2017
According to C. Trent Rosecranes of the Cincinnati Esquire, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher John Lamb has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive a second time for drug abuse.
Former Reds pitcher John Lamb suspended 50 games for 2nd failed test for a drug of abuse
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) May 9, 2017
The official Twitter account of MILB.com reported the news as well.
#Angels LHP John Lamb has been suspended 50 games after a second positive test for a drug of abuse: https://t.co/xwcj9rAo6Ipic.twitter.com/DA6yrFgeMY
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) May 9, 2017
Lamb is a former fifth round pick of the Kansas City Royals in the 2008 MLB Draft. He he has spent most of his career in the minor leagues making his major league debut in August of 2015.
Lamb did pitch in the majors last season and posted a 1-7 record with a 6.43 ERA. Lamb will need to get things together in order to contribute for a major league franchise.
As more information surfaces on the Angels and their roster news we will keep you up to date.
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