Padres GM Suspended for Pomeranz Trade With Red Sox

Major League Baseball has suspended San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller after investigating a July trade that sent pitcher Drew Pomeranz to the Red Sox.

The MLB announced Thursday that Preller's 30-day suspension was a direct result of an investigation into that deal.

According to several news outlets, the suspension comes amid allegations that the Padres manipulated medical records and did not log all medical treatment players received into the league's central database.

Read the MLB's full statement below:

Major League Baseball has completed an investigation into the July 14th transaction in which pitcher Drew Pomeranz was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Boston Red Sox. MLB's Department of Investigations conducted the thorough review, which included interviews with relevant individuals from both Clubs. The findings were submitted to Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr.
As a result of this matter, Major League Baseball announced today that A.J. Preller, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Padres, has received a 30-day suspension without pay.

MLB considers the matter closed and will have no further comment.

This is Preller's second suspension.

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