Free agent left-hander Troy Patton has been suspended 80 games for amphetamine use, MLB announced. His suspension takes effect as soon as he signs a contract.This is Patton's third offense. First-time amphetamine offenders are not suspended. Second-timers get a 25-game ban and third-timers get 80 games. 
Patton was suspended 25 games last offseason and served it at the start of 2014.Patton, 29, had a 5.14 ERA in 14 innings with the Orioles and Padres this past season. He was traded from Baltimore to San Diego for catcher Nick Hundley in May.Mike Axisa/CBS Sports
Patton was suspended 25 games last offseason and served it at the start of 2014.Patton, 29, had a 5.14 ERA in 14 innings with the Orioles and Padres this past season. He was traded from Baltimore to San Diego for catcher Nick Hundley in May.Mike Axisa/CBS Sports
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