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For the second straight spring training, the path of a promising Astros righthander was derailed. Pitcher Francis Martes was suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for Clomiphene, Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the Astros said they “hope that Francis can learn from this experience and that he returns to have a successful career.” Clomiphene is an ovulatory stimulant often used by infertile women. It is not FDA-approved for use by men, according to the USDA, and can alter their testosterone levels — thus placing it on the list of banned substances. Martes underwent Tommy […]