{"id":686634,"date":"2026-04-30T10:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/686634\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:54:41","slug":"former-chicago-white-sox-all-star-tests-positive-for-peds-during-world-baseball-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/686634\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Chicago White Sox All-Star tests positive for PEDs during World Baseball Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago White Sox have seen many players play for the organization throughout the years. There have been some exciting players who have had a cup of coffee with the team, but others who have spent a lot of time with Chicago. One of the more intriguing players post-World Series victory has been in the news, so let\u2019s take a closer look at what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Alexei Ramirez tested positive for PED usage during the 2026 World Baseball Classic<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-165859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/USATSI_8777997-379x600.jpg\" alt=\"Alexei Ramirez, Chicago White Sox\" width=\"379\" height=\"600\"  \/>Sep 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez (10) scores in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Former White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez is in the news for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/ex-mlb-player-alexei-ramrez-tested-positive-steroids-wbc\/18995961\/?ex_cid=TA_WLS_TW&amp;taid=69f207ed05fd1e0001604c7d&amp;utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&amp;utm_medium=trueAnthem&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">International Testing Agency stated<\/a> on Wednesday that he tested positive for \u201cmetabolites of mesterolone, metandienone, oxandrolone and stanozolol.\u201d The ITA stated that they notified Ramirez of this result during the tournament, as he played for Team Cuba, but they did not advance out of the pool phase of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The agency that tested the sample is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. They claimed the steroids are \u201cassociated with promoting rapid muscle growth, increased strength and enhanced physical performance.\u201d As a result of this, Ramirez received a provisional ban from the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Ramirez set the record as the oldest player to participate in the World Baseball Classic at 44 years old. Ramirez participated in the 2006 edition of the WBC, but made Team Cuba 20 years later. He played for Chicago from 2008-2016, and was a two-time Silver Slugger and <a href=\"http:\/\/chicitysports.com\/jose-abreu-named-mlb-star-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2014 All-Star<\/a>. He has not played in MLB since 2016 and not play in any international league since playing in Mexico in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that Ramirez is not going to be playing in any international tournaments, and he has not commented on the ITA ruling. During the World Baseball Classic, Ramirez would only have one plate appearance, striking out. It will be interesting to see if Ramirez\u2019s name pops up or if this is the last chapter of his baseball story.<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_21041698_168419782_lowres.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago White Sox call up red-hot former first-round pick\" class=\"post-image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                        Chicago White Sox call up red-hot former first-round pick<br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-white-sox-call-up-red-hot-former-first-round-pick\/\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tFor More Great Chicago Sports Content<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLGY9QowgMXbAg?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;ceid=US%3Aen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770898591_673_image-10.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! 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