SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. _ Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio has been suspended 80 games without pay for testing positive for Boldenone, a performance enhancing substance banned by MLB.
Bonifacio has been placed on the restricted list.
Bonifacio's suspension clears a spot on the 40-man roster, making room for the return of third baseman Mike Moustakas, who signed a one-year contract on Saturday morning.
"This is obviously a very disappointing situation for the Royals, our fans and Jorge," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said in a statement. "He is an incredible person who simply made a mistake. Jorge will have our full support as he deals with the consequences of this violation."
Bonifacio is allowed to remain in camp and practice with the team. He will go on a rehab assignment before his suspension is lifted.
"It really kind of made me sick to my stomach," manager Ned Yost said after the Royals dropped a 10-3 spring-training game to the Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
