When Miguel Cabrera vouched for Robinson Cano's innocence, venting his frustration at MLB's unreasonable suspension

Miguel Cabrera stood by Robinson Cano when he was suspended in 2020 after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Cabrera vouched for Cano's innocence, venting his frustration at the MLB for what he felt was an unreasonable suspension.

Cabrera told The Detroit Free Press:

“He [plays] every day. He doesveverything right. Now everybody is going to write all this stupid sh–. I know Cano for a lot of years and I know he didn’t cheat. I’m f—ing mad right now.”

Furosemide, a substance that can be used to conceal performance-enhancing drugs, was found in Cano's system. It is on the league's list of prohibited substances.

"BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm Robinson Cano will be suspended 80 games for a violation of baseball's drug policy." - Stadium

Cano said in a statement that he took it after a registered doctor in his native Dominican Republic prescribed it to him for a medical condition.

“His doctor prescribed the medication. I think he got all the paperwork,” Cabrera said. “Why he get positive? I don’t understand that. If it’s something for him to get better."

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Cabrera and Cano have both had illustrious MLB careers.

Miguel Cabrera's storied MLB career

At the conclusion of the 2023 season, Miguel Cabrera will retire from Major League Baseball, according to his announcement.

Despite only having won one World Series in his career, Cabrera has participated in two of them. When he was just 20 years old and a member of the Florida Marlins, he made his debut in the series in 2003.

"Miguel Cabrera has homered in all 4 World Baseball Classics he has played in. Can he do it again in 2023?" - World Baseball Classic

In 2012, while playing for the Detroit Tigers, Cabrera made his second participation in the MLB World Series. Although he had a fantastic regular season that year, winning the Triple Crown in the American League, his playoff performances were insufficient to help the Tigers win the championship.