Kyle Simon received a 50-game suspension for a drug of abuse violation, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports.

Simon received a 50-game suspension for a drug of abuse violation, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports.

Analysis:

Simon was recently released by the Rockies, after they selected him in the Triple-A phase of December's Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old right-hander has never pitched in the majors, and his minor league track record isn't encouraging.