Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension ends on June 29, and analysts question his future performance, especially regarding potential drug-enhanced statistics from 2024. Historical data on MLB players returning from similar suspensions indicates they typically retain their pre-suspension performance levels, suggesting Profar may suffer a similar fate. While individual cases vary, most players see no significant change post-suspension, with notable exceptions who decline as they age. As Profar is now 32, concerns about his competitiveness arise, but his signing indicates teams still see potential in him.
When there is a drop-off, like with Robinson Cano and Welington Castillo, it's because they are in their 30s and on the back end of their career.
Most of these players were replacement-level, or below-average, or Quad-A types who perform exactly the same way after the suspension.
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