MLB Issues 80-Game Ban to Red Sox Pitcher Steven Wright for PEDs It's Wright's second suspension br in just the past two years. Last season, the 34-year-old was banned 15 games for a domestic assault arrest. The knuckleballer says he doesn't know how the performance-enhancing drugs entered his system. Steven Wright, via press pool The suspension will take effect at the beginning of the 2019 MLB season. Should the defending br World Series champion br Red Sox make the playoffs, Wright will not be eligible br to pitch. The relieverstarter missed the playoffs last year due to a knee injury. This means Wright willbr lose over $687,000.