"This is especially painful for me because anyone who knows me and has seen me play knows I am deeply passionate about the game. There is nothing I love more than competing with my teammates and being a fan favorite. I want to apologize to the entire Braves organization, my teammates, and the fans. It is because of my deep love and respect for this game that I would never knowingly do anything to cheat it."
"Profar's last offense came ahead of the 2025 season, receiving an 80-game suspension just after signing a three-year deal with the Braves. Along with the 162-game ban, Profar will be ineligible for the postseason and will forfeit all of his $15 million salary for the upcoming season. He will also miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where he would have represented the Netherlands."
"He hit 24 homers and notched 85 RBIs - both career highs - while slashing .280/.380/.459. He made his first All-Star Game in 2024, and won the Silver Slugger as well. While with the Padres, Profar and the Dodgers had quite the rocky relationship."
Jurickson Profar, an Atlanta Braves outfielder and former San Diego Padre, received a 162-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy for the second time within a year. This suspension results in forfeiture of his $15 million salary, postseason ineligibility, and exclusion from the 2026 World Baseball Classic representing the Netherlands. His previous 80-game suspension occurred after signing a three-year deal with the Braves. Profar expressed remorse, stating his deep passion for the game and apologizing to the organization, teammates, and fans. The Braves finished 76-86 in 2025 and face additional roster challenges with injuries to Spencer Swellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, despite being projected for the third-best record in MLB next season.
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