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The turning point in Mahia's career arrived in 2015. After an elbow injury, he was suspended for 80 games due to testing positive for a banned substance, stanzanol. This revelation left teammates and fans disappointed, especially from a player who had seemingly become an integral part of the bullpen. Following his suspension and return, Mahia found himself again unable to avoid controversy; he was hit with a 162-game suspension for a second positive test, resulting in a tragic spiral.
Yet Mahia's saga didn’t end there. The final blow came when, only weeks after re-signing with the Mets, Mahia tested positive for steroids for a third time, earning him a lifetime ban—joining the likes of Pete Rose in baseball’s hall of infamy.