Miguel Tejada to be Suspended for 105 Games Over Amphetamines: Report

Miguel Tejada, the Kansas City Royals infielder, got slapped with a 105-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines--namely Adderall.
Miguel Tejada to be Suspended for 105 Games Over Amphetamines: Report
Miguel Tejada, seen at bat here in July 2013, will be suspended for using amphetamines. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Jack Phillips
8/17/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Miguel Tejada, the Kansas City Royals infielder, got slapped with a 105-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines--namely Adderall, said a report on Saturday.

Citing its league sources, Yahoo Sports reported that he tested positive Adderall several times.

It is the third-longest suspension handed down by the  ever.

And for the 39-year-old Tejada, this might be his last time in the big leagues. He was the American League MVP in 2002.

In 2009, Tejada pleaded guilty to one count of perjury for lying to Congress over whether Rafael Palmiero used steroids.

Yahoo points out that in 2006, there was widespread amphetamine use, leading to a league crackdown. In 2007, Neifi Perez tested positive twice within a month and got an 80-game sentence.

Around a week ago, the Royals placed Tejada on the disabled list. He sustained a right calf strain, according to MLB.com.

Story is developing; check back for updates.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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