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Phillies OF Johan Rojas banned 80 games for failed PED test

By Thomson Reuters Mar 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Major League Baseball suspended Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas for 80 games ​Monday for violating the ‌league’s joint drug prevention and treatment program.

Rojas tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone, MLB said in ‌a ​statement.

Rojas’ suspension kicks ⁠in at the ⁠start of the regular season. The Phillies open at home against the Texas Rangers on ​March 26. Their 81st game is scheduled for ⁠June 25 at ⁠the Washington Nationals.

“The Phillies ​fully support Major League Baseball’s Joint ​Prevention and Treatment Program and ‌are disappointed to hear today’s news of Johan’s violation,” the Phillies said in a ⁠statement.

Rojas, 25, was entering his fourth season in MLB, all with Philadelphia. He ⁠appeared ‌in 71 games ⁠in 2025 and batted .224 ​with ‌one home run, 18 ​RBIs and ⁠12 stolen bases. In 250 career games, Rojas has amassed six homers, 73 RBIs and 51 stolen bases while batting .252.

–Field ​Level Media