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CHICAGO, June 25 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tested positive for marijuana at the World Baseball Classic, ESPN said Thursday.
The report said Soto, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, was told of the test result by the International Baseball Federation while playing for his native Puerto Rico.
"While I fully acknowledge my inappropriate behavior, I want to assure my fans and my family that this was an isolated incident," he said in a statement released by the Cubs. "I do not say this to minimize or deflect from my conduct and I fully understand the ramifications of my actions. I have and will accept any and all consequences."
"Geovany assured the organization this was an isolated incident and a misstep in judgment that will not be repeated," the team said.
The report added that ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine was told by undisclosed sources that Soto will not be penalized by either the Cubs or Major League Baseball.
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