Sale bragged on his Facebook page about throwing coins at a stripper. This is his second suspension, the first coming as a result of a positive test for methamphetamine and another amphetamine. He has not played this season as a result of the drug suspension.
Josh Sale ready for reinstatement
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/21/2013) Rays minor leaguer Josh Sale is eligible to be reinstated from his 50-game suspension for using performance enhancing drugs, but the team is waiting as he's dealing with a stomach virus, the Tampa Bay Times reports. He will be reinstated in a few days.
Sale suspended 50 games
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (8/28/2012) Rays prospect Josh Sale has been suspended for 50 games for using performance enhancing drugs, MLB announced Tuesday. Sale, who was the Rays top draft pick back in 2010, has denied any wrong doing. I believe my suspension is unwarranted and that I did not take any banned substance," he told the Tampa Tribune.