MLB en bref : Max Kepler suspendu pour dopage | Alex Bregman et les Blue Jays

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

“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

"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

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

ROSTER MOVE:

🔹 RHP Paxton Schultz has been claimed off waivers by the Nationals pic.twitter.com/jQ3EStsfnI

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 9, 2026

Freddy Peralta will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic pic.twitter.com/3kYyKPYpZQ

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 9, 2026