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Former Phillie Marlon Byrd has been suspended for the second time in his Major League Baseball career, this time getting a 162-game ban for
Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended for violating Major League Baseball’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, multiple sources reported on Wednesday.
It is Byrd’s second career suspension, and one more violation of the policy would earn him a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball. Byrd was suspended for 50 games during the 2012 season while a member of the Boston Red Sox.
I’m guessing Byrd won’t be able to afford another suspension, given he’d be facing a lifetime ban. Though, would any team take him next June when he’s two months away from 40 years of age? He’s probably looking at becoming a coach now if he wants to stay in the league after his playing career.
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In current Phillies news, they’ve traded for utility fielder Jimmy Paredes from the Blue Jays in return for cash. Paredes was designated for assignment a few days ago.
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