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Luis Gomez and Julio Dilone suspended for drug violations in MLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:54 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Luis Gomez and Julio Dilone suspended for drug violations in MLB

Summary

Free agent minor league pitchers Luis Gomez and Julio Dilone have been suspended for failed drug tests. Gomez received an 80-game suspension, while Dilone faces a 60-game ban after both tested positive for Stanozolol. Their suspensions will begin once they sign with a major league organization. Dilone had been with the San Diego Padres before his release on August 6, while Gomez was released by the Florida Complex League Marlins on July 23. This marks the 11th drug-related suspension in the minors this year.

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•Gomez tested positive for Stanozolol and faces an 80-game suspension.
•Dilone also tested positive, resulting in a 60-game ban.
•Both suspensions begin when they sign with a major league team.
•Dilone previously played for the San Diego Padres before his release.
•This year, eleven players have been suspended for drug violations.

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1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Two minor league free agent pitchers suspended for failed drug tests

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Free agent minor league pitchers Luis Gomez and Julio Dilone were suspended Monday following positive tests for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under the minor league drug program. Gomez was suspended for 80 games and Dilone for 60, the commissioner's office announced. The suspensions will start when they sign with a major league organization.
— Yahoo Sports

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