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MLB suspends Blue Jays’ Chris Colabello 80 games

Photo: Chris Colabello acts as an auctioneer as Kevin Pillar sits on the stage at the Sawridge Inn on November 17, 2015 at the Fort McMurray Giants Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction. Bradley Karp / REPORTER

(Photo: Chris Colabello acts as an auctioneer as Kevin Pillar sits on the stage at the Sawridge Inn on November 17, 2015 at the Fort McMurray Giants Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction. Bradley Karp / REPORTER)

By the Canadian Press via Sportsnet 

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello has been suspended for 80 games.

Major League Baseball says he tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

The one-line statement on the verified MLB Twitter account had no other details.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons says he’s disappointed that it happened, adding Colabello is “beloved” in the team’s clubhouse.

Colabello is batting just .069 this season.

He hit .321 for the Blue Jays last year with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs.

Colabello statement