PED Suspension

MLB suspends free agent Max Kepler for 80 games over PED test

January 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.