What happened: MLB announced suspensions for two minor league players under the sport's minor league drug program. Francys Romero identified the players as catcher Francisco Rivero and pitcher Raudi Perez, with each receiving a 56-game ban.

Why it matters: The penalties remove two minor leaguers from game action and player-development reps at the tail end of the season. They also extend a run of drug-program discipline in the minors, keeping roster compliance and player availability in focus even as the major league postseason takes over the calendar.

What to watch: Watch upcoming minor league roster updates for the formal start dates of the suspensions and whether either player appears again before the offseason.