NEW YORK – Mets second baseman Robinson Canó was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in his decorated career.The 38-year-old Canó will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary.
The eight-time All-Star hit a robust .316 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs in this year’s pandemic-shortened season.Minus Canó, New York could move good-hitting Jeff McNeil into a regular spot at second base.