Union head: Avoid "rush to judgment" on Braun

NEW YORK - Baseball's union head says people should wait for all the facts before making conclusions about NL MVP Ryan Braun.

The Milwaukee Brewers' star tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and is appealing to an arbitrator. The case is not likely to be determined until next month at the earliest. If the positive test is upheld, Braun would face a 50-game suspension as a first offender.

NL MVP Braun has positive drug test, appealing

Players' association leader Michael Weiner says in a statement Tuesday that the drug agreement is designed to protect a player from "a rush to judgment." He adds that "fairness dictates that Ryan Braun be treated no differently."

Still, while Braun's stays remains unclear, the Brewers have been actively trying to fill holes in their roster.

The team agreed to terms with free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who will provide a much-needed big bat for the Brewers, who are expected to lose first baseman Prince Fielder through free agency and may be without Braun for the first 50 games of next season.

The team then traded third baseman Casey McGehee to the Pittsburgh Pirates for reliever Jose Veras.