Dominican intermediary Robinson Cannon played winter ball with the Eastern Stars and in the Caribbean Series with the Cibaeñas Eagles, representing the Dominican Republic.
But in the summer, despite much speculation, he can do absolutely nothing but train individually due to suspension for the entire season after his second positive doping in the Major Leagues last year.
“Canon can’t play in Major Leagues, but neither can he play in the minor leagues or in an Asian or Mexican league or an independent league. Basically, he can only do so in his country’s winter league.”
A source close to the Major League Players Association (MLBPA) told ESPN that Canó could not make any plans to play in the summer, although he told Diari Lliure that it was analyzing the proposals he had received. but that he had decided nothing in this respect.
“Canon can’t play in Major Leagues, but neither can he play in the minor leagues or in an Asian or Mexican league or in an independent league. Basically, he can only do so in his country’s winter league,” the source said. a ESPN Digital.
And the Major Leagues reiterated the protocol that can be followed by a player who is serving a suspension.
“In general, we allow players who are suspended under the drug program to be in the stadium for training purposes if the club and the player so desire,” added Michael Teevan, vice president of communications for the drug office. Commissioner (MLB), also on ESPN.