Phillies Void $1.3M Deal With 13-Year-Old Prospect After Positive Drug Test

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Phillies Void $1.3M Deal With 13-Year-Old Prospect After Positive Drug Test

The Phillies have canceled a $1.3M pre-agreement with a top international prospect from the 2029 class after he reportedly tested positive for banned substances. Wilber Sánchez, who didn't reveal the identity, revealed the pitcher is only 13 years old and tested positive for steroid use, ending one of the club’s biggest early international commitments before it became official.

By Tanish Chachra

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