Other Sports Orioles' Chris Davis suspended 25 games for Adderall

**mdchiefsfan** · 09-12-2014, 09:53 AM

Baltimore Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended for 25 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for amphetamines, the league announced Friday.

The suspension is effectively immediately and will run through the playoffs. The Orioles, who hold a 10-game lead in the American League East, have 17 games remaining in the regular season.

MLB's joint drug agreement states that a player receives a warning for a first positive test for amphetamines; Davis's suspension is the result of a second positive test.

Davis released a statement saying he had taken Adderall as he has in the past, but that this season he did not have an exemption from MLB for the drug.
"I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the Orioles organization and especially the fans. I made a mistake by taking Adderall. I had permission to use it in the past, but do not have a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) this year," Davis said. "I accept my punishment and will begin serving my suspension immediately."

San Diego Padres outfield Cameron Maybin was the first major leaguer to receive an amphetamine suspension this season.

Davis, 28, has 26 home runs with 72 RBI and is batting .196. Last season he led baseball with 53 home runs and 138 RBI.

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mdchiefsfan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Casino cash: $3243904	Orioles' Chris Davis suspended 25 games for Adderall Baltimore Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended for 25 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for amphetamines, the league announced Friday. The suspension is effectively immediately and will run through the playoffs. The Orioles, who hold a 10-game lead in the American League East, have 17 games remaining in the regular season. MLB's joint drug agreement states that a player receives a warning for a first positive test for amphetamines; Davis's suspension is the result of a second positive test. Davis released a statement saying he had taken Adderall as he has in the past, but that this season he did not have an exemption from MLB for the drug. "I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the Orioles organization and especially the fans. I made a mistake by taking Adderall. I had permission to use it in the past, but do not have a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) this year," Davis said. "I accept my punishment and will begin serving my suspension immediately." San Diego Padres outfield Cameron Maybin was the first major leaguer to receive an amphetamine suspension this season. Davis, 28, has 26 home runs with 72 RBI and is batting .196. Last season he led baseball with 53 home runs and 138 RBI.
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