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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Daniel Joshua Flores

What Drug Caused Max Kepler an 80-Game Suspension: £8.2M Outfielder Caught Cheating With Banned Cattle Steroid

The quiet winter free agent market was jolted awake on Friday with the announcement that veteran outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for epitrenbolone, a serious violation of Major League Baseball's drug programme.

For a 33-year-old coming off a dismal season and looking for a lifeline in free agency, this revelation is catastrophic. It is not just a failed test; it is a desperate move that has likely torpedoed his career at a critical juncture.

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