Los Angeles (AFP) – Major League Baseball suspended San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller for 30 days following a review of pitcher Drew Pomeranz’s trade to the Boston Red Sox in July.
The American sports network ESPN reported that the Padres tried to hide medical information about their players, including some who were on the trading block, from the league’s head office and other teams.
“MLB’s Department of Investigations conducted the thorough review, which included interviews with relevant individuals from both clubs,” the league said in a statement, released on Thursday.
“As a result of this matter, Major League Baseball announced today that A.J. Preller, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Padres, has received a 30-day suspension without pay.”
Boston acquired the 27-year-old Pomeranz from the Padres on July 14, giving up 18-year-old pitcher Anderson Espinoza in return.
In 11 starts for the Red Sox, Pomeranz is 2-5 with a 4.60 ERA.
The Padres denied any wrongdoing.
“There was no direction or intent on our part to mislead other clubs with respect to a player’s medical information,” Padres spokesman Shana Wilson said.
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