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 New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia returned to the team
Tuesday after serving an 80-game suspension for PED use.
Mejia, 25, tested positive for Stanozolol in April, although he
denied using the substance knowingly. Mejia had an elbow injury at
that time, but that has since healed.
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Right-hander Dallas Beeler was recalled by the Chicago Cubs from
Triple-A Iowa for a day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis
Cardinals. Beeler was 1-5 with a 6.33 ERA in 13 starts at Iowa.
MLB rules allow for teams to add a 26th player to the roster on
dates when doubleheaders are played.
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With Tampa Bay outfielder Steven Souza going on the disabled list
with a lacerated finger, the team activated designated hitter John
Jaso from the 60-day DL to fill the roster spot.
To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Rays designated
right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment.
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Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols says he will compete
in the All-Star Home Run Derby for the first time since 2009.
This will be Pujols' fourth time competing in the Home Run Derby. He
reached the semifinal in 2003, 2007 and 2009 but has never won the
event. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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