The suspension hasn’t been announced by Major League Baseball, but it’s expected to be Wednesday. The suspension is a result of him testing positive for a performance enhancing drug, which is his second offense.
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His first offense came in 2012 when he tested positive for tamoxifen, and he served a 50-game suspension. MLB has established a three strikes and your out policy in baseball, so a third positive test result for Byrd will result in a lifetime ban.
The 38-year-old outfielder joined the Indians in the offseason and is hitting .270 with five home runs and 19 RBIs.
Byrd released a statement Wednesday afternoon.
Byrd’s suspension will mean the Indians lost a second outfielder due to PED testing. Abraham Almonte was suspended 80 games in February after he tested positive for boldenone.
