Possibility of permanent exit from the league ↑ Shocking cannabis cultivation, pitcher who failed in KIA → Termination of contract
Mar 06, 2025
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The Zhongxin Brothers of the Taiwan Professional Baseball (CPBL) officially announced the termination of their contract with Mengden on the 5th. Zhongxin sought to re-sign foreign players who helped him win for the 10th time last year after the end of the 2024 season, but Mengden failed to pass team standards in the team's drug test inside its spring camp. This terminated the contract with Mengden in accordance with the team's internal regulations. Thank you for your contribution to the team last season, and I wish you all the best for your baseball career going forward" he said.
The positive test for cannabis by an active baseball player is a bit of a shock. While cannabis is legal in some foreign countries, it is strictly prohibited in most countries in Asia. The same goes for Taiwan. In Taiwan, cannabis is classified as a second-class drug.
According to Taiwan 'CPBL Stat', Mengden failed to pass the club's regular drug tests. "Although the league has not announced it yet, Mengden is likely to be banned for life from the CPBL" he added. In fact, it means that there is a high probability of being permanently expelled from the Taiwanese league.
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The performance in Taiwan was outstanding. Last year, he started 25 games in the CPBL and played 154 innings, and posted a 10-3 record with a 2.86 ERA. Above all, the joy was greater as Jungshin of his team won the championship. Central is also with Kirk McCarty, who played for SSG Landers in the 2023 season. In addition, Jungshin has recently increased its power by recruiting Mario Sanchez and Nivaldo Rodriguez, the best foreign pitcher in the league and another KIA-born foreign player.
However, Mengden's cannabis detection terminated the contract, leaving the team. Mengden, who was continuing her career in Taiwan, is more likely to leave Asia.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
