Dodgers P Ravin suspended 80 games for PEDs

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Ravin has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Although on the 40-man roster, Ravin has not pitched for the Dodgers this season, as he broke his non-pitching arm in a car accident.

Josh Ravin made nine appearances for the Dodgers last season with a 6.75 ERA and 12 strikeouts. Anthony Gruppuso/USA TODAY Sports

In a statement, Ravin claimed his positive test was caused by supplements he took after dealing with illnesses during spring training.

“During 2016 spring training, I came down with a severe case of intestinal flu and strep throat. I was put on antibiotics and lost a total of 20 pounds in less than seven days,” Ravin said Monday in a …

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