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MLB All-Star faces 162-game ban and $15m loss for second PED positive

An MLB All-Star faces a 162-game suspension and a $15 million salary loss after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time.

The player was initially suspended for 80 games at the start of the 2025 season but has now been hit with a 162-game ban as a second-time offender.

This severe punishment comes with a significant financial penalty, resulting in the loss of $15 million in salary.