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In this September 2017 file photo, relief pitcher Nik Turley, then with the Minnesota Twins, delivers against the Cleveland Indians during a game in Cleveland. The Pirates claimed Turley off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in November.
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Pirates reliever Nik Turley suspended 80 games after positive drug test

Ron Schwane/AP

Pirates reliever Nik Turley suspended 80 games after positive drug test

Pirates left-hander Nik Turley was suspended 80 games on Saturday after testing positive for Ipamorelin, a performance-enhancing drug.

The Pirates claimed Turley off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in November. The suspension, which is without pay, begins at the start of the season.

Ipamorelin is a peptide that can increase the production of growth hormone.

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Turley, 28, pitched in the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Twins organizations. Turley made his major league debut last season and allowed 22 runs and 30 hits in 17⅔ innings for the Twins.

First Published: January 27, 2018, 10:34 p.m.
Updated: January 27, 2018, 10:34 p.m.

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In this September 2017 file photo, relief pitcher Nik Turley, then with the Minnesota Twins, delivers against the Cleveland Indians during a game in Cleveland. The Pirates claimed Turley off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in November.  (Ron Schwane/AP)
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