Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone. The 25-year-old player's suspension will begin with the start of the 2025 regular season in March.
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas will miss half the upcoming season after Major League Baseball handed down an 80-game suspension Monday for breaking the league’s drug prevention and treatment policies.
The 25-year-old outfielder failed a drug test that detected Boldenone, a banned performance-enhancing substance, according to MLB’s official announcement.
The punishment takes effect when the 2025 regular season begins. Philadelphia is set to host the Texas Rangers for their season opener on March 26, and Rojas will be eligible to return by June 25 when the team visits the Washington Nationals for what would be their 81st game.
“The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today’s news of Johan’s violation,” the team stated in their official response.
This marks a significant setback for Rojas, who was preparing for his fourth major league campaign, all spent with Philadelphia. During the 2025 season, he participated in 71 contests, posting a .224 batting average alongside one home run, 18 runs batted in, and 12 stolen bases. Throughout his 250-game major league career, the outfielder has compiled six home runs, 73 RBIs, and 51 stolen bases while maintaining a .252 batting average.
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