Two Minor League players suspended

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The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that two Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Philadelphia Phillies Minor League pitcher Joalbert Angulo, who is currently on the roster of the Dominican Summer League Phillies, has received a 60-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Tamoxifen, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Program.

Chicago White Sox Minor League outfielder Terrell Tatum, who is currently on the roster of the High-A Winston-Salem Dash of the South Atlantic League, has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Amphetamine, a stimulant in violation of the Program.

The suspensions of both players are effective immediately.