Controversy over positive THC test CPBL… Vargas banned permanently
Controversy over positive THC test CPBL… Vargas banned permanently
Taiwan Professional Baseball (CPBL) was rocked by a drug scandal.
According to CPBL STATS, which provides Taiwanese baseball news, on the 4th, CPBL imposed a permanent ban on foreign pitcher Emilio Vargas (27) from playing in accordance with the league's banned substance testing procedures and punishment laws. Afterwards, his team, Jungshin Brothers, released a statement saying they had terminated Vargas' contract in accordance with the league's zero-tolerance policy and contract regulations.
Vargas met the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) testing standards in all items in a routine drug test conducted last August. However, the root of the problem was that an abnormality was discovered in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis). The federation conducted another drug test on Vargas in late September, and the second test still tested positive for THC, which exceeded the standard. The third test came back negative, but the contract was ultimately decided to be terminated in accordance with the zero-tolerance policy.
Vargas, who is from the Dominican Republic, has no big league experience. His minor league career (9 years) record is 46 wins, 46 losses, and an earned run average of 3.73. He entered the CPBL this season and started 10 games, recording decent results with 3 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 2.55 (67 innings). However, he had to leave the team due to an unexpected drug problem.
According to CPBL STATS, CPBL stipulates in Article 8, Paragraph 3 of the Prohibited Substance Testing Prohibition and Punishment Act, 'A player who tests positive for a drug during a regular test conducted domestically or overseas or by a foreign judicial authority is permanently banned from employment.' there is. Marijuana is classified as a Category 2 drug along with amphetamines and ecstasy. If you are found guilty of using Category 2 drugs, you will reportedly face up to three years in prison. That's why Vargas' drug arrest is not an easy matter. 스포츠토토
In the past, there were many cases where banned substances were detected at CPBL. Francisco Crucetta and Runelvis Hernández in 2013 and Kyle Simon in 2017 were disciplined for related issues.