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Every MLB player who has tested positive for steroids since 2020
TL;DR
Since 2020, several MLB players have been suspended for testing positive for steroids, highlighting ongoing issues with performance-enhancing drugs in baseball.
Key points
- MLB players have tested positive for steroids since 2020
- Steroid use continues to be a problem in professional baseball
- Suspensions are imposed for players caught using performance-enhancing drugs
For as long as professional baseball has been around, players have always been looking for an edge. It would be nice to think that everyone did it on beer and hot dogs like Babe Ruth, but that’s a lofty and unrealistic expectation. Throughout MLB history, there has been the temptation to take things as far as possible, and sometimes, that results in a suspension. If you get caught, that is.
In a perfect world, steroids would no longer exist in baseball, but that’s not the case. Despite testing and serious consequences, there are still players testing positive for steroids. Let’s take a look at those players who have been suspended for steroid use since 2020.
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2020:
Robinson Cano, 162 games
Francis Martes, 162 games
Pablo Reyes, 80 games
Domingo Leyba, 80 games
Emmanuel Clase, 60 games
Tres Barrera, 80 games
Edgar Santana, 80 games
2021:
Paul Campbell, 80 games
Gregory Santos, 80 games
Hector Santiago, 80 games
Ramon Laureano, 80 games
Pedro Severino, 80 games
2022:
JC Mejia, 80 games
Fernando Tatis, 80 games
2023:
JC Mejia, 162 games
2024:
Noelvi Marte, 80 games
Orelvis Martinez, 80 games
2025:
Jurickson Profar, 80 games
Jose Alvarado, 80 games
Johan Rojas, 80 games
2026:
Jurickson Profar, 162 games
The good news is that this list isn’t incredibly lengthy. Well, at least we hope it’s good news in the sense that between the education, testing, and consequences, players are simply remaining clear. That theory is a lot better than the alternative of the science on the steroid side of things outpacing the science of testing.
With so much to gain, the temptation is there, but there’s also so much to lose. Players will never stop seeking an edge, but there are edges to be found in every facet of the game. There’s no need to cheat and take shortcuts. Most players, with the exception of Jurickson Profar, seemingly understand that.
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Q&A
Which MLB players have tested positive for steroids since 2020?
A list of MLB players who have tested positive for steroids since 2020 includes those who faced suspensions for their violations.
What are the consequences for MLB players who test positive for steroids?
MLB players who test positive for steroids face suspensions and other disciplinary actions as part of the league's drug policy.
How does MLB test for steroids and enforce its drug policy?
MLB conducts regular testing for steroids and enforces its drug policy through a system of random tests and penalties for violations.