Can a professional baseball player be on TRT?

Mr P

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But I wonder what happens to a baseball player that for personal medical reasons needs to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) ?, & gets tested and fails the test..I know he'll probably have the doctor's prescription that untiles him to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), but will the MLB allow him to continue playing ?? When he has an advantage over the other players because of his testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) use....
What do you think ?
 
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im guessing he can have testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) but his levles would be closely monitered to make sure that he stays within the " normal " range.
 
im guessing he can have testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) but his levles would be closely monitered to make sure that he stays within the " normal " range.


You're probably right, but if the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) use was made public, or if he starts breaking records, the MBL might suggest that this is due to his AAS use. Not to mention what the fans might start saying.
 
You're probably right, but if the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) use was made public, or if he starts breaking records, the MBL might suggest that this is due to his AAS use. Not to mention what the fans might start saying.

As a fan i would say F yeah! Now that is a man who is willing to do what it necessary to get it done.
 
im gonna have to say no.. aas are banned from mlb period.. if you need it to perform then youd have to call it quits.. just like a bad injury..
 
On February 2, 2009, Alex Rodriguez admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs while playing for the Texas Rangers from 2001-2003. According to a Sports Illustrated published on February 9, 2009, Rodriguez tested positive for Primobolan and testosterone--two anabolic steroids in 2003.

Under the Major Baseball League's drug policy, the use of steroids without a valid prescription is prohibited. In the United States, primoblan, also known as methenolone, is illegal. Testosterone, a male sex hormone, can be taken legally with an appropriate medical prescription. In recent years it has been speculated that baseball players have taken testosterone illegally--without a prescription--because testosterone can enhance muscle development, strength and endurance.

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