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Cincinnati Reds Prospect Handed 80-Game Suspension, Released From Organization
Jul 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; General view of Cincinnati Reds hat during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Minor League shortstop Peyton Holt was suspended for 80 games on Wednesday by Major League Baseball after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The substance he tested positive for was GW1516, according to ESPN.com.

The Reds released him on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old played in 43 games for Low-A Daytona, slashing .151/.287/.252 with six extra-base hits and four stolen bases.

Holt played collegiately at the University of Arkansas and slashed .345/.438/.531 with 19 extra-base hits and 12 stolen bases across two seasons.

You can see the team's minor league transaction log here.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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