Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis has been suspended for 50 games after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs this afternoon.Galvis has been taking over for the injured Chase Utley, and was hitting .226 with three home runs and 24 RBI before he suffered a back injury earlier this month. The injury was diagnosed as a fractured vertebra and was expected to sideline Galvis for at least another month.
Galvis will be able to serve his suspension while on the disabled list, so he may not miss too much time on the field. However, the suspension will cost him about $150,000 in salary.
Analysis: This basically demonstrates how the way things have been going in Philadelphia this year. Injuries have plagued the team and a stupid move like this for Galvis to take illegal drugs is now going to force the Phillies to get more second base depth.
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