Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for epitrenbolone, which is a metabolite of the prohibited anabolic steroid trenbolone and a violation of the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The penalty took effect immediately and applies to any future team he might sign with, marking a major disciplinary milestone in the veteran outfielder's professional career following his previous seasons with the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies.