Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive drug test
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Domingo Acevedo, a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies' Triple-A affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, has been suspended for 80 games due to a positive test for Stanozolol under the minor league drug program. The 32-year-old veteran began the season with Piratas de Campeche in Mexico before joining the Rockies on May 1. This suspension marks the eighth drug-related disciplinary action in the current season. Acevedo has recorded a 5.81 ERA over six starts and two relief appearances with Albuquerque this season.
- •Acevedo received an 80-game suspension effective immediately.
- •He has a record of 2-0 with a 5.81 ERA this season.
- •The suspension is for testing positive for Stanozolol.
- •He signed with the Rockies after playing in Mexico earlier this year.
- •Acevedo is the eighth player suspended for a drug violation in 2026.
- 10:31 PMESPN MLB — Rockies' Acevedo tests positive, gets 80-game ban
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program
"Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado's Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, was suspended for 80 games Wednesday for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under the minor league drug program. Acevedo, 32, started this season with Piratas de Campeche in Mexico and signed a minor league contract with the Rockies on May 1.
"Domingo Acevedo, a major league veteran pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, got an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 8, 2026, 10:31 PMRockies' Acevedo tests positive, gets 80-game ban
Domingo Acevedo, a major league veteran pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, got an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 9:12 PMRockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program
Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado's Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, was suspended for 80 games Wednesday for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under the minor league drug program. Acevedo, 32, started this season with Piratas de Campeche in Mexico and signed a minor league contract with the Rockies on May 1.
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