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Mar 16, 2026 7:13 pm

Phillies OF Johan Rojas banned 80 games for failed PED test

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Major League Baseball suspended Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas for 80 games Monday for violating the league’s joint drug prevention and treatment program.

Rojas tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone, MLB said in a statement.

Rojas’ suspension kicks in at the start of the regular season. The Phillies open at home against the Texas Rangers on March 26. Their 81st game is scheduled for June 25 at the Washington Nationals.

“The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today’s news of Johan’s violation,” the Phillies said in a statement.

Rojas, 25, was entering his fourth season in MLB, all with Philadelphia. He appeared in 71 games in 2025 and batted .224 with one home run, 18 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. In 250 career games, Rojas has amassed six homers, 73 RBIs and 51 stolen bases while batting .252.

–Field Level Media

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