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The 25-year-old left-handed pitcher tested positive for
Ipamorelin, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of
Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment
Program.
McKirahan, who was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 21st
round of the 2011 amateur draft, appeared in three games for
Atlanta this season and compiled a 4.15 earned run average in
4-1/3 innings.
"We are disappointed in the decision Andrew made," Braves
president of baseball operations John Hart said.
"We are disappointed for him and for the ball club. 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."
The early MLB season has seen a rash of positive drug tests.
Also hit with 80-game suspensions were New York Mets closer
Jenrry Mejia and Minnesota Twins starter Ervin Santana.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Frank Pingue)
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