Braves Star Profar Suspended: 80 Games, $6 Million Lost!

2025-04-01 06:00:45.53

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's joint drug prevention and treatment program. MLB announced Monday that Profar tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), a hormone that aids in testosterone production. The suspension is effective immediately, costing Profar $5,806,440 of his $12 million salary. He will be eligible to return June 29. Profar expressed regret, stating he would never knowingly cheat. Braves manager Brian Snitker said the team was disappointed but that it presented an opportunity for other players. This is the second such suspension for the Braves since 2015. Profar's suspension follows others this year, including Noelvi Marté and Orelvis Martínez. The Braves also acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild in a trade with Cincinnati.