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Matt Harvey suspended 60 games by MLB for distributing oxycodone

Right-hander Matt Harvey has been suspended 60 games for distributing a drug of abuse under Major League Baseball’s drug program.

Harvey, who is currently with the Baltimore Orioles’ Triple-A affiliate, said he provided oxycodone to late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Harvey’s admission in federal court came during the trial of Eric Kay, who was convicted on two felony counts of distributing the deadly drug fentanyl that ultimately lead to Skaggs’ death. During the trial, Harvey said he used cocaine and that he both gave and received oxycodone from Skaggs.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: May 17, 2022 at 04:39 PM | 4 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Hombre Brotani

Posted: May 17, 2022 at 06:57 PM (#6077247)

Life's taking a bad turn for Matt Harvey.

2. Jeff Francoeur's OPS Posted: May 17, 2022 at 08:19 PM (#6077263)

Trevor Bauer is having fun with this one.

3. Barry`s_Lazy_Boy Posted: May 17, 2022 at 09:55 PM (#6077286)

Trevor Bauer staying classy.

4. The Duke Posted: May 17, 2022 at 11:14 PM (#6077303)

Bauer's an asshat but he's not wrong here

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