In just over a month, Robinson Cano’s 80-game suspension for a violating the Major League Baseball’s joint drug agreement will come to an end. He’ll finally be eligible to return to a team that has created an opportunity for its first postseason berth since 2001 in his absence.
But the process to be ready and able to contribute for Cano after the suspension has already begun. He’s been cleared for full baseball activity following surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand.
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto gave an update on the suspended All-Star second baseman on Tuesday.