Fresno Grizzlies' Abraham Nunez Suspended

May 25, 2006 -- A member of the Fresno Grizzlies is in some trouble.

There are reports that Abraham Nunez has been suspended for 50 games.

Baseball's push to eradicate performance enhancing drug use has hit the Fresno Grizzlies.

The Associated Press reports Abraham Nunez has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for use of a performance enhancing substance.

For much of this season, Nunez has been the Fresno Grizzlies starting right fielder.

Nunez has prior major league experience with the Marlins and the Kansas City Royals. He has hit six homeruns and driven in 29 for the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies media relations coordinator said Nunez and Grizzlies manager Shane Turner declined to comment on the suspension.

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