Havana, May 1 (RHC) – The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation reported on the alleged violation of anti-doping rules by player Alexei Ramírez Rodríguez.
The following is the statement sent to the media:
INFORMATION FROM THE CUBAN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FEDERATION
Regarding the alleged anti-doping rule violation by player Alexei Ramírez Rodríguez, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) wishes to make the following statement:
The notification was sent via email by the legal department of the International Testing Agency (ITA), which manages anti-doping programs for international sports organizations, including the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
Addressed to the FCBS and the athlete, the notification informs them of the results of a doping test he underwent during his participation in Group A of the VI World Baseball Classic, held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which detected anabolic steroids in his system.
As is standard procedure in these cases, the athlete is provisionally suspended, which prevents his participation in any event, pending the final resolution of the case. He has the right to request a review process.
The FCBS remains in contact with him and is monitoring the steps taken following the decision.
Havana, April 30, 2026
FCBS
