Padres pitcher Tatis Jr., who won the National League home run record last season, has been suspended for 80 games for using a banned substance.

This was announced by the major league organization on the 12th.



As a result, Tatis Jr. was suspended for 80 games because he tested positive for the banned drug "Crostebol", which has muscle-building effects.



Tatis Jr. is a 23-year-old shortstop who hit 42 home runs last season and became the home run king of the National League. .



Following the suspension, the Padres released a statement saying it was "surprised and very disappointed. We hope Tatis Jr. will learn from this experience."