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Throughout this turbulent period, Mahia insisted on his innocence, alleging that MLB officials threatened him into silence about his second suspension. His claims included a narrative of a conspiracy against him, stirring speculation and controversy in an otherwise straightforward case of substance abuse. MLB denied these allegations, but Mahia's lawyer at one point sought to launch substantial litigation against the league—though these efforts, too, faded without result.
Despite the upheaval, two years later Mahia was reinstated after apologizing for his mistakes and renouncing his previous claims about conspiracy. A brief revival came in 2019 when the Boston Red Sox signed him—but he never made an appearance in the majors again.
Continuing the Legacy in Mexico
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