The International Testing Agency announced Wednesday that former San Diego Padres shortstop Alexei Ramirez tested positive for four banned substances at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Ramirez, 44, batted once for Cuba in the WBC and struck out in his only plate appearance.

The list of substances is fairly long. The ITA said Ramirez tested positive for mesterolone, metandienone, oxandrolone and stanozolol — anabolic androgenic steroids that are included on the 2026 WADA Prohibited List.

"These substances are prohibited at all times (in- and out-of-competition) and are considered non-specified substances," the ITA announced.…