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Manny Ramirez has announced his retirement after being notified by Major League Basseball that there was an issue relating to the sport's drug policy.
Ramirez, who was in his first season with the Tampa Rays , tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in spring training, according to Michael Schmidt of the New York Times, citing two people briefed on the matter. Ramirez was suspended for 50 games in 2009 for violating the drug policy and a second infraction would have resulted in a 100-game ban.
"Rather than continue with the process under the program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player," a statement from MLB said. "If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter."
Ramirez, 38, who was 1-for-17 with the Rays this season, finishes his 19-year career with 555 home runs, 1,831 RBI and a .312 average.
Manny Ramirez has announced his retirement after being notified by Major League Basseball that there was an issue relating to the sport's drug policy.
Ramirez, who was in his first season with the Tampa Rays , tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in spring training, according to Michael Schmidt of the New York Times, citing two people briefed on the matter. Ramirez was suspended for 50 games in 2009 for violating the drug policy and a second infraction would have resulted in a 100-game ban.
"Rather than continue with the process under the program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player," a statement from MLB said. "If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter."
Ramirez, 38, who was 1-for-17 with the Rays this season, finishes his 19-year career with 555 home runs, 1,831 RBI and a .312 average.
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