Kepler Back, But Suspension Looms

Max Kepler’s comeback for the Diamondbacks is already studded with drama—after an 80-game suspension for a banned substance, he hit a 406-foot bomb against the Rays that was caught at the wall, followed by a sharp jab from a Tampa Bay commentator. At 33, Kepler signed with Arizona while still suspended, and despite past power numbers, he’s off to a brutal start at the plate. Complicating matters: if the D-backs make the playoffs, he’ll be barred from playing. Kepler insists he’s clean and doesn’t know how the substance entered his system. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f68d22e1adba91b