Marlins' Catcher Suspended for PED Use

Ronny Paulino admits to using PED and will sit the next 50 games

Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Paulino aditted to the positive test and says he used a banned substance to lose weight.

"To control my weight this season, I used a dietary pill," Paulino said ina statement. "Regretfully, I recently learned that the dietary pill contained a substance banned under Major League Baseball's drug policy. I am ashamed and saddened for disappointing and distracting my family, my teammates, the entire Florida Marlins' organization, and baseball fans. My heartfelt and most sincere apology."

Paulino said he will not challenege his suspension, which will begin immediately. The Marlins have not commented on the suspension yet.

Paulino has been the team's starting catcher much of the year and was batting .259 with four home runs and 37 RBI.

“I was irresponsible for failing to take all precautionary steps in confirming the approval of the dietary pill," Paulino said. "Without a doubt, I have learned from my mistake.”

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