MLB slaps Cano with 80-game ban

All-Star Robinson been suspended 80 violating baseball’s agreement.

Major League Baseball announced the Mariners second baseman’s suspension Tuesday.

Cano tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic sold under the name “Lasix.” In a statement released through the players association, he said: “This substance was given to me by a licensed doctor in the Dominican Republic to treat a medical ailment.” Cano said he didn’t realize it was banned. Cano has games for joint drug

“I would never do anything to cheat the game I love,” he said in the statement. “After undergoing dozens of drug tests over more than a decade, I have never tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance for the simple reason that I have never taken one.

“Today I decided to accept MLB’s suspension. This was the most difficult decision I have ever made but ultimately the right decision given that I do not dispute that I was given this substance.”

Cano is the most prominent player to be busted since Melky Cabrera was suspended in 2012 while leading League in hitting.

It’s the first major strike in a career that has Hall of Fame potential.

Cano is one of the few current players with a reasonable chance to reach 3,000 hits in his career and has been a defensive standout. He is an eight-time All-Star.

“Robinson made a mistake,” the Mariners said in a statement. “He has explained to us what happened, accepted the punishment and has apologized to the fans, the organization and his teammates. We will support Robinson as he works through this challenge.” the National