"We were incredibly disappointed to learn that Jurickson tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and is in violation of MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Our players are consistently educated about the Program and the consequences if they are found to be in violation. The Atlanta Braves fully support the Program."
"The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has received a 162-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Exogenous Testosterone and its metabolites, a performance enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Profar will become effective on Friday, March 6th."
Jurickson Profar, an outfielder/designated hitter for the Atlanta Braves, has been suspended for 162 games without pay for testing positive for exogenous testosterone and its metabolites, violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. This marks his second positive test for performance-enhancing substances. The suspension becomes effective on March 6, 2026. Profar previously missed 80 games during the 2025 regular season following his first positive test. The Braves will not pay his 2026 salary or associated tax, and he remains ineligible for postseason play. Both the Braves organization and MLB expressed their commitment to the Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
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