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Oviedo's MLB Ban Extended to Eight Weeks

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Leo Nunez #46 of the Florida Marlins celebrates after the final out in a 4-1 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Leo Nunez #46 of the Florida Marlins celebrates after the final out in a 4-1 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 17, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly Leo Nunez) has had two weeks tacked on to his original six-week suspension, according to The Miami Herald:

Major League Baseball, which privately informed involved parties last month that it planned to give Oviedo a six-week suspension upon his return to the United States, has changed plans and decided to make the ban eight weeks, according to an MLB source.


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/01/2776325/juan-carlos-oviedos-mlb-ban-will.html#storylink=cpy

Oviedo, originally arrested in the Dominican Republic for using a false identity, was suspended by Major League Baseball for six weeks, but because he missed spring training with visa issues, two weeks will be appended to the suspension.

The suspension is not retroactive and will not begin until Oviedo receives a visa and returns to the United States. He is currently completing community service in the Dominican Republic before he's allowed to seek a visa.

The Marlins can't get Oviedo back fast enough, as closer Heath Bell has left much to be desired.

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