Free-agent catcher Taylor Teagarden, who appeared in the Al-Jazeera America documentary on performance-enhancing drugs that named Peyton Manning, was suspended for 80 games on Friday by Major League Baseball.In MLB's announcement, it did not indicate that Teagarden failed a drug test but that he was suspended for violating the league's drug prevention and treatment program.The 32-year-old Teagarden's suspension will go into effect when he signs with a major league team. He last played for the Chicago Cubs in 2015.In the December documentary, Teagarden was taped discussing his use of performance-enhancing drugs the previous season. The report also named major league players Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Howard in addition to Manning, who led the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl championship in February."I used it last year, I was very ... I was scared to be honest with you," Teagarden was heard saying on the recording. "I took it for like two weeks and I had a test four weeks after my last administration... [More]

Teagarden was added to the 40-man roster Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

No specific reason for Teagarden's late addition to the 40-man roster, but he'll provide some organizational depth for the Cubs.

Teagarden was designated for assignment prior to Sunday's game against the Brewers, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

The Cubs dropped Teagarden from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for new acquisition Dan Haren, while Teagarden's spot on the active 25-man roster will be reserved for Clayton Richard, Sunday's scheduled starter. Teagarden had been serving as the Cubs' third catcher and was seeing minimal usage behind Kyle Schwarber and David Ross, as he appeared in only one game over the past week.

Teagarden will be called up to the Cubs while David Ross (concussion) is placed on the seven-day disabled list, Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald reports.

Ross' stint on the DL is retroactive to Thursday, so Teagarden will only have a handful of opportunities during his short time with the Cubs. Additionally, normal starter Miguel Montero will likely get the nod for the majority of that time, leaving Teagarden with little viability despite the sudden promotion.

Teagarden (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets are satisfied with Anthony Recker as their No. 2 catcher behind Travis d'Arnaud, so Teagarden will stick around at Las Vegas until an injury opens the door for his promotion. He'll likely see only spot duty behind prospect Kevin Plawecki at Las Vegas.

Taylor Teagarden (hamstring) has not begun playing rehab games.

Teagarden is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday, but he's obviously not close to returning. With Travis d'Arnaud and Anthony Recker on the active roster, there might not be room for him with the big club even once he gets back to full health.

Mets placed C Taylor Teagarden on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 22, with a strained left hamstring.

Some speculated that Anthony Recker would be demoted with Travis d'Arnaud coming back from the minors, but he'll actually stick around. Teagarden is hitting .143 (4-for-28) with one home run and four RBI over nine games with the Mets this season.

Taylor Teagarden went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

Teagarden, making his 2014 debut, gave the Mets a 6-1 lead with a sixth-inning grand slam off of Marco Estrada. Obviously, it marks his first hit, homer, run, and runs batted in on the season for the 30-year-old former top prospect. A nice way to make an impression.

Mets purchased the contract of catcher Taylor Teagarden from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The 30-year-old Teagarden hasn't hit in the majors since 2008, but he was at .279/.402/.548 with eight homers in 104 at-bats for Triple-A Las Vegas this season, earning him another chance. He'll likely back up Anthony Recker initially, but if he gets off to a quick start, he could take over the job.

Mets reassigned C Taylor Teagarden, INF Anthony Seratelli and INF/OF Eric Campbell to minor league camp.

Teagarden had a chance to crack the Opening Day roster with a strong showing in the spring, but the 30-year-old backstop hit just .222/.256/.306 with 17 strikeouts in 36 at-bats. He'll function as organizational depth in the minors.

Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports that Taylor Teagarden's minor league deal with the Mets includes an opt-out clause that he can exercise if he's not on the major league roster by June 15.

The 30-year-old backstop faces an uphill battle trying to supplant Anthony Recker for the backup cather's job in New York. He has always held promise offensively though, and could be worth a look in NL-only leagues if he finds his way onto the Opening Day roster.

Mets signed C Taylor Teagarden to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Teagarden, 30, has hit just .171/.233/.315 over 247 plate appearances at the major league level over the past four seasons. He could be in the mix for the backup catcher job in 2014, but will likely begin the year in Triple-A.

Taylor Teagarden has elected free agency.

He had been removed from the 40-man roster after batting just .167/.180/.300 over 23 games for the O's. Teagarden could be able to find a backup job somewhere.

Orioles outrighted C Taylor Teagarden to Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore kicked Teagarden off the 40-man roster on the first day of the month, deciding instead to employ Chris Snyder and Steve Clevenger as Matt Wieters' backups. The 29-year-old is a career .206/.266/.390 hitter in 518 plate appearances over parts of the last six seasons.

Orioles designated C Taylor Teagarden for assignment.

The O's have elected to go with Chris Snyder and Steve Clevenger behind Matt Wieters for the rest of the season. Teagarden has batted .206/.266/.390 at the big league level and should clear waivers.

Orioles activated C Taylor Teagarden from the 15-day disabled list.

Teagarden is over his thumb injury and ready to resume his backup catcher duties. He's hitless in 13 at-bats this season.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Teagarden, out since April 27 with a dislocated thumb, was cleared after playing in extended spring training games over the past week. He should be ready to rejoin the Orioles' in the early part of June.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) caught five innings Monday in an extended spring training game.

Teagarden served as the designated hitter in his second extended spring training game on Tuesday and is scheduled to play seven innings behind the plate on Wednesday. He is nearing a minor league rehab assignment and should be back with the Orioles in early June.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) is scheduled to play in a game Monday in Sarasota, Florida.

It will presumably be an extended spring training game. The Orioles will likely send him out on a brief rehab assignment from there, but he appears on track to return from the disabled list early next month. The 29-year-old backstop has been sidelined since April 27 with a dislocated left thumb.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) is slated to start catching live batting practice and hitting off coaches Thursday in Sarasota, Florida.

Teagarden has been sidelined since April 27 with a dislocated left thumb. The Orioles may want him to go out on a brief minor league assignment, but he appears on track to return early next month.