Diamondbacks activate Max Kepler from restricted list after suspension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list on June 25 after he completed an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Signed on June 7, Kepler played 10 minor league games, batting.333 with two home runs. He is expected to contribute to the team moving forward. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism about Kepler's return, emphasizing his hard work during the suspension period. To accommodate Kepler, the Diamondbacks transferred RHP Ryne Nelson to the 60-day injured list due to a strained elbow and made further roster adjustments.
- •Kepler completed an 80-game suspension for a drug violation.
- •He was activated on June 25 and played against the Cardinals.
- •Kepler batted.333 with two home runs in minor leagues.
- •RHP Ryne Nelson was moved to the 60-day injured list.
- •Manager Lovullo praised Kepler's readiness to contribute.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rays announcer Brian Anderson mocks Max Kepler on flyout after PED suspension
- 11:37 PMESPN MLB — D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks activate Max Kepler from restricted list after 80-game suspension
"Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Max Kepler played his first game of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday after serving an 80-game suspension due to testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. In January, the 12-year veteran tested positive for epitrenbolone, a metabolite of trenbolone that’s found in some bodybuilding products and has been used in…
"The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list on Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Kepler, who signed a free agent deal with the Diamondbacks on June 7, hit .333 with two home runs in 10 minor league games.
"The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:00 PMRays announcer Brian Anderson mocks Max Kepler on flyout after PED suspension
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Max Kepler played his first game of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday after serving an 80-game suspension due to testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. In January, the 12-year veteran tested positive for epitrenbolone, a metabolite of trenbolone that’s found in some bodybuilding products and has been used in…
- ESPN MLBJun 25, 2026, 11:37 PMD-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban
The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:07 PMDiamondbacks activate Max Kepler from restricted list after 80-game suspension
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list on Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Kepler, who signed a free agent deal with the Diamondbacks on June 7, hit .333 with two home runs in 10 minor league games.
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