PED Suspension
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas faces 80-game PED suspension
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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the offseason and is appealing an 80-game suspension. The 25-year-old, who was set to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, did not report to the tournament. Rojas remains eligible for spring training games while the appeal process continues.
Major League Baseball announced on Friday that free-agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Epitrenbolone. The 32-year-old, who played last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, accepted the penalty without contest. Kepler will be ineligible for the 2026 postseason if he signs with a team.