A Mets minor leaguer was suspended for using a steroid, according to Major League Baseball

Jose Martinez, 21, was caught using Stanozolol, the league said. He'll be suspended 60 games without pay.

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Martinez is on the Gulf Coast League Mets. The righty reliever threw 16 1/3 innings over 13 games, posting a 5.51 ERA.

Martinez also spent more than a season in the Mets' rookie Dominican rookie league.

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