Baseball: Carp end contract with player over alleged "zombie cigarette" use

The Hiroshima Carp said Wednesday it has terminated its contract with infielder Ryutaro Hatsuki, who has been indicted for allegedly using etomidate, a regulated substance also known as a "zombie cigarette."The Central League baseball club "confirmed" the incident based on its hearing with Hatsuki, a spokesperson said.Describing it as an "extremely serious incident," the Carp apologized for "undermining the trust of fans." His termination took effect Tuesday.The 25-year-old Hatsuki allegedly used a small amount of etomidate for nonmedical purposes around Dec. 16, according to the indictment…READ FULL ARTICLE