STEROIDS PRODUCE LONG-LASTING IMPROVEMENTS IN STRENGTH. Interestingly, Easter cites a paper from 2008 in the American Physiological Society which “found that the benefits of steroids in powerlifters can last several years beyond when the drugs leave their body.” A player who has taken steroids but has stopped would still retain a strength advantage for several years. A typical suspension of 50 games for steroid use, while seemingly onerous, would leave the player with an advantage for several years.
Something for fantasy baseball participants to keep in mind.