Under the wording of the former policy, Selig had the option of issuing fines rather than bans.
If a player tests positive for steroids for the first time, he will automatically be suspended without pay for 10 days and the result will be revealed to the public, reports lycos.co.uk.
The MLB had been slammed by the public, press and Congress for its approach to steroid abuse
The original plan allowed the option of a fine of up to $10,000 for a first offence.
The possibility of a fine was attached to each successive penalty ending with a one-year suspension for a fifth positive test or a fine of up to $100,000.
