Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Andrew McKirahan has been suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drug use.
The office of the commissioner announced McKirahan's suspension without pay on Monday after he tested positive for Ipamorelin in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of McKirahan is effective immediately.
"We are disappointed in the decision Andrew made," Braves president of baseball operations John Hart said. "We are disappointed for him and for the ballclub. This was a guy who was beginning to pitch meaningful innings for us. The guys have been grinding. This was not good for the club.