MLB Suspends Alfredo Aceves 50 Games

Former Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves, whose time in Boston was tumultuous at best, has found himself in more hot water with MLB.

MLB announces Alfredo Aceves suspended for 50 games for second positive test for a drug of abuse.

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 3, 2014

Aceves has more pitching talent than 75 percent of the guys in the guys in the big leagues. A real shame whatever happened to him.

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 3, 2014

Aceves pitched for the Red Sox from 2011 to 2013, posting a 3.94 ERA in 135 games. The 31-year-old Aceves was currently pitching for the Yankees Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Despite pitching well for the Red Sox, Aceves had notable run-ins with manager Bobby Valentine and then John Farrell.