Blue Jays infielder suspended for 80 games days after making Major League debut

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez, who was recently called up to the majors, was suspended for 80 games on Sunday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Martinez tested positive for Clomiphene, the team announced. He made his Major League debut on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Orelvis Martinez grounds out during the eighth inning of the Guardians game, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

"For the past two years, I have been trying to start a family with my girlfriend. During the offseason, we visited a fertility clinic in the Dominican Republic and after getting lab work done, we were prescribed a treatment, which included a medication called Rejun 50," Martinez said in a statement through the MLB Players Association.

"Unfortunately, Rejun 50 contains a banned substance called Clomiphene. We wanted to keep this matter private, even within our family, and trusted the doctor who assured us this treatment did not include performance-enhancing drugs. Therefore, I made the mistake of not disclosing this to my team or the MLBPA. With that said, I took full responsibility for my actions and accepted my suspension."

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Toronto Blue Jays' Orelvis Martinez is congratulated at first base following his first hit in the majors against the Guardians, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Martinez, 22, was an international signing from the Dominican Republic in 2018. He quickly moved up the Blue Jays’ farm system as he