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NEW YORK (AP) —nded for 80 games following a positive test for the banned performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene.The anti-estrogen substance is used in fertility treatments and is employed by men to accelerate testosterone production. It is taken along with steroids to inhibit estrogen problems.Houston says in a statement “we hope that Francis can learn from this experience and that he returns to have a successful career.”A 23-year-old right-hander Nick Markakis Jersey , Martes was considered the Astros’ top prospect entering 2017 and made his major league debut that June. He was 5-2 with a 5.80 ERA in four starts and 28 relief appearances for the Astros, striking out 69 and walking 31 in 54 1/3 innings.He made four starts last April for Triple-A Fresno, hurt his elbow, and made a one-inning injury rehabilitation appearance for the Gulf Coast Astros on Aug. 2. He had Tommy John surgery on Aug. 15 and was expected to miss most or all of this season.Martes’ suspension, announced Tuesday, was the second this year under the major league drug program after Kansas City pitcher Eric Skoglund. Nine players have been suspended this year under the minor league program. The Reds will take the field in St. Louis once again on Saturday Babe Ruth Jersey , hoping to defeat the Cardinals for the first time in their history. It seems that way, at least. I know the Reds have defeated St...."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Farmers onlyFeaturesPlayoffsHistory/Hall of FameGame PreviewsReds at Cardinals, Game 2: Preview, Lineups, Blurbs, Blorps http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , etc.New,2commentsByMitchell ClarkSep1, 2018,4:30pm EDTShareTweetShareShareReds at Cardinals, Game 2: Preview, Lineups Freddie Freeman Jersey , Blurbs, Blorps, etc.Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsThe Reds will take the field in St. Louis once again on Saturday, hoping to defeat the Cardinals for the first time in their history. It seems that way, at least. I know the Reds have defeated St. Louis at some point in their history. Hell, the law of averages says they probably have even won a game against the Cardinals this season! It just doesn’t feel that way. Hopefully the Reds can bounce back from their 12-5 loss on Friday. Luis Castillo will hope to recover from his last start http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , where he gave up 5 earned runs against the Cubs in his worst start of the second half. He will face off against Daniel Poncedeleon, who threw 7 no-hit innings against the Reds in his debut back on July 23. Go Reds. You’re our favorite team.Cincinnati LineupSt. Louis Lineup