Max Kepler’s disappointing season had already clouded his outlook in free agency. Just as he was looking for a chance to reset his value, a new development surfaced that could sideline him for a significant stretch of the upcoming year.

Former Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games after a positive PED test. What it means for his season, career, and MLB's drug policy.

Kepler played 127 games with the Phillies last season, hitting .216 with 18 home runs and 52 RBI.

The Philadelphia Phillies have a new talking point, and it isn’t just the lineup. Max Kepler has been making headlines that go beyond baseball, stirring curiosity from the dugout to the gossip columns.

MLB announced an 80-game suspension for free-agent outfielder Max Kepler on Friday for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The commissioner’s officer revealed that Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a banned anabolic steroid. He can’t begin serving the 80-game suspension until joining a team and is ineligible for the 2026 postseason. Kepler spent the […]

The 32-year-old spent last season with the Phillies and this announcement will certainly be a massive blow to his value in the free agency market.

Former Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games for using steroids.

Max Kepler, currently a free agent, was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball.

Max Kepler, formerly of the Twins and Phillies, has been served an 80-game suspension for PED use amid free agency.