Mariners All-Star Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation
Seattle already knew Robinson Cano would be out of the Mariners lineup for several weeks, the result of a broken bone in his right hand.
His absence will be significantly longer.
The All-Star second baseman was suspended for 80 games on Tuesday for violating baseball’s drug agreement, becoming among the most prominent players disciplined under the sport’s anti-doping rules.
Major League Baseball’s announcement was a stunning development for a middle-of-the-lineup stalwart and a club expected to contend for a post-season spot. Cano tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic that can be used to mask performance-enhancing drugs.