Jurickson Profar Faces 80-Game Suspension for PED Use

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance, specifically Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), which is classified as a performance-enhancing drug by Major League Baseball (MLB). The news was first reported by MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. Profar had recently signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves after a successful stint with the San Diego Padres. This suspension adds to the Braves' challenges this season, as they have already faced injuries to key players such as Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, and Ronald Acuna Jr. The suspension is expected to significantly affect the Braves' performance, as they prepare to face the Dodgers without Profar. An official announcement from MLB regarding the suspension is anticipated soon.