Rondón, who hit .216/.274/.353 in 169 major league games from 2016-21, will be returning to the U.S. for the first time since getting an 80-game steroid ban in Apr. 2022. The 29-year-old was terrific in Venezuelan Winter League action, hitting .338/.413/.624 with 13 HR in 247 PA for Caracas. It’s doubtful that he’ll make the Mets, but if he keeps crushing it in Triple-A, he might get a look as a bench guy.

Rondon tested positive for Boldenone. He was non-tendered by the Cardinals over the offseason and has yet to catch on with a new team. Now we know the likely reason why.

Rodriguez was one of three notable players -- Jose Rondon and Danny Santana being the others -- to test positive for Boldenone. All three players are currently free agents and would have to serve their suspension with whichever team winds up signing them (assuming they do, in fact, get signed).

Rondon, 27, batted .263/.322/.413 with three home runs and two stolen bases in 63 games (90 plate appearances) this past season for St. Louis. He is now officially a free agent.