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ToggleThe free agent is suspended for 80 games.
MLB has announced that free agent OF Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Epitrenbolone, a performance enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 9, 2026
Players will never say yes to that.
“But what they said back was, they thought that kind of deadline would work to the disadvantage of the players. And you know, I just — I don't put much credence in this.”
Not sure how MLB could convince players a deadline to sign holds any value in a non-cap system https://t.co/4V5EfZRjCa
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) January 9, 2026
It continues to be talked about.
“Maybe the Jays pony up a huge deal that satisfies Tucker. Maybe the Dodgers are lying in wait, ready to pounce.
Or maybe the Mets will find themselves in a relatively perfect spot, where something like a four year and $160 million deal with opt-outs can lure Tucker to Queens.… pic.twitter.com/8FulaCojv7
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 9, 2026
Jon Heyman still believes in it.
Word is, they are still open to Alex Bregman, who has a robust market (also Boston, Toronto, Cubs). D-Backs are a team that cares about winning. https://t.co/Ih8RVPffSr
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 9, 2026
He was claimed on waivers.
The Dominicans will be excellent.
