OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension

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OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#1 » by Dr Aki » Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:50 pm

https://www.espn.com.au/mlb/story/_/id/34390702/san-diego-padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-suspended-80-games-ped-violation

Apparently it was in a ringworm medication he took:

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Tatis' suspension, announced by MLB on Friday, is effective immediately, meaning the All-Star shortstop cannot play in the majors this year. In a statement, Tatis said he will not be appealing the ban as it was his "mistake" that was the cause of the positive test.

"It turns out that I inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol," Tatis said. "I should have used the resources available to me in order to ensure that no banned substances were in what I took. I failed to do so.

"I want to apologize to Peter, AJ, the entire Padres organization, my teammates, Major League Baseball, and fans everywhere for my mistake. I have no excuse for my error, and I would never do anything to cheat or disrespect this game I love. I have taken countless drug tests throughout my professional career, including on March 29, 2022, all of which have returned negative results until this test.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#2 » by JimmyPlopper » Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:56 pm

I've had ring worm before. Could be a BS excuse but I'd like to believe him.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#3 » by whatisacenter » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:03 am

nobody would accept an 80 game ban for accidentally taking a medicine to treat ringworm.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#4 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:05 am

What a waste after trading for Soto. They invested a lot in the next 2.5 seasons.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#5 » by Ballerhogger » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:07 am

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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#6 » by Dr Aki » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:13 am

whatisacenter wrote:nobody would accept an 80 game ban for accidentally taking a medicine to treat ringworm.


This is a slap on the wrist, 80 games is less than half a MLB season, whereas normally you get pinged for at least 2 years, at least in WADA
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#8 » by Lockdown504090 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:23 am

Oj mayo confused
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#9 » by Knightfall » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:27 am

Dr Aki wrote:
whatisacenter wrote:nobody would accept an 80 game ban for accidentally taking a medicine to treat ringworm.


This is a slap on the wrist, 80 games is less than half a MLB season, whereas normally you get pinged for at least 2 years, at least in WADA


I was thinking the same. My guess would be he's always tested negative and when made aware he failed the test he probably gave the league a list of anything he was taking, when MLB saw it was prescribed for something legit by the Dr. They gave him a lighter punishment. Along with him taking responsibility for it apologizing and not contesting their decision all led to the shorter suspension.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#10 » by TimeisIllmatic » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:33 am

Bad timing especially with the wild card spots being neck and neck. Padres pitching is shaky to begin with.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#11 » by xinxin » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:45 am

will taint his legacy.. & affect his HOF chances .. whether he's completely innocent or not
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#13 » by heezyo2o » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:53 am

It's too bad we don't get to see Tatis/Soto this year, and that's coming from a dodger fan.

The memes though....the only ring the padres will get lol
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#14 » by azcatz11 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:02 am

heezyo2o wrote:It's too bad we don't get to see Tatis/Soto this year, and that's coming from a dodger fan.

The memes though....the only ring the padres will get lol


Yeah...this is pretty hilarious lol.

But seriously I wish MLB would stop banning PED's..
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#15 » by Frank Dux » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:35 am

It’s amazing how many fans actually buy the ringworm excuse.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#16 » by neno » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:40 am

xinxin wrote:will taint his legacy.. & affect his HOF chances .. whether he's completely innocent or not

Nah Ortiz is in he failed a ped test so it seems like no big deal anymore
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#17 » by JordansBulls » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:49 am

whatisacenter wrote:nobody would accept an 80 game ban for accidentally taking a medicine to treat ringworm.

This. Trying to live up to that massive contract.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#18 » by Duffman100 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:54 am

Would a topical treatment of a drug permeate the skin enough to trigger a positive blood test?

Sounds BS unless he's taking baths in this ****.
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#19 » by azcatz11 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:57 am

Duffman100 wrote:Would a topical treatment of a drug permeate the skin enough to trigger a positive blood test?

Sounds BS unless he's taking baths in this ****.


It won’t affect his legacy IMO
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Re: OT: Tatis Jr tests positive for banned substance Clostebol, accepts 80 game suspension 

Post#20 » by SK21209 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:37 am

1. Love Tatis but he’s an idiot that needs to grow up

2. PEDs should be legal in every professional sport

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