Yasmani Grandal's first task this spring is facing teammates

PEORIA, AZ — Catcher Yasmani Grandal will keep a low profile at the Padres spring training camp until after he meets with teammates after the full squad reports Saturday.

Grandal, who reported with the pitchers and catchers Tuesday, will open the 2013 season on a 50-game suspension after testing positive in September for the performance-enhancing drug testosterone.

Two weeks ago, Grandal’s name surfaced in an investigation of the Miami-based Biogenesis anti-aging clinic that has been linked to 12 baseball players, including three – Melky Cabrera, Bartolo Colon and Grandal – who drew suspensions for using PEDs.

Grandal will likely meet with the media after he addresses his teammates.

Grandal is allowed to participate in spring training drills and can play in minor league spring training games. He cannot play in the major league games.


(utsandiego.com)