Atlanta Braves reliever Andrew McKirahan was suspended for 80 games Monday following a positive test for a banned substance under Major League Baseball's drug program. ''I am extremely sorry for letting down the Atlanta Braves organization, my coaches, teammates and the Braves fans,'' he said in a statement released by the players' association. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs on the 21st round of the 2011 amateur draft, taken by Miami in the winter meeting draft of unprotected players, then claimed by Atlanta off waivers on April 1. McKirahan will be eligible to return to the Braves in late July.
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