San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera has been suspended by MLB for violating the leagues Performance Enhancing Drug Policy.
Cabrera has this to say, "my positive test was the result of my use of a substance I should not have used. I am deeply sorry for my mistake."
As the Giants have 45 games remaining in the regular season Cabrera will be ineligible to play for the remainder of the season. He'll also miss the beginning of the playoffs, assuming the Giants make the postseason.
The suspension comes as a significant blow to a Giants offense that had struggled for most of the season (although since the All-Star Break they do lead the NL in runs per game).
The Giants are currently tied for the NL West lead with the L.A. Dodgers.
Melky has a career .752 OPS so his .902 line this season could certainly have raised some suspicions around the league.
Note: At the time of his suspension Cabrera was leading the NL in Hits (159) and was second in average (.346). His .906 OPS was good enough for 8th in the NL.
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