Jays minor leaguer suspended 50 games
January 16, 2013, 5:26 PM

Blue Jays minor league pitcher Alan Farina has been suspended 50-games after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, MLB announced Wednesday.

The right-handed pitcher is currently on the roster of the single-A Dunedin Blue Jays.

His suspension will be effective at the start of this season.

The 26-year-old Farina was a third round pick of the Blue Jays in the 2007 amateur draft.

In six minor league seasons, including two as high as double-A New Hampshire, Farina has posted a 3.50 ERA and 1.331 WHIP while averaging 10.2 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9.

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