Profar Suspended 80 Games, Out for 2025 Postseason

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug, chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), affecting his eligibility for the 2025 postseason. Profar, who joined the Braves on a three-year, $42 million contract following a successful season with the San Diego Padres, expressed his devastation and maintained he did not knowingly consume the substance. This penalty comes as a significant blow to the Braves, already dealing with a challenging start to the season and additional injuries, including to Ronald Acuña Jr. Despite Profar's statement of taking full responsibility, the incident underscores ongoing issues with PEDs in MLB. The Braves, surprised and disappointed by the news, expressed hope that Profar will learn from this experience. Profar will be eligible to return in late June, missing out on over $5.8 million of his salary due to the suspension.