Simply 4 video games into the 2025 season and his Braves tenure, Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 video games. (Scott Audette/MLB Photographs by way of Getty Photos)
(Scott Audette by way of Getty Photos)
Main League Baseball is suspending Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar 80 video games for violating the league’s PED coverage. Profar examined optimistic for a banned substance known as chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
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Profar’s suspension is efficient instantly, and whereas he can return after 80 video games, he shall be ineligible to play within the 2025 postseason.
In a press release, the Braves mentioned:
“We had been stunned and very disillusioned to be taught that Jurickson Profar examined optimistic for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Main League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Remedy Program. We totally help the Program and are hopeful that Jurickson will be taught from this expertise.”
In his personal assertion launched by the MLB Gamers Affiliation, Profar mentioned, “Immediately is probably the most tough day of my baseball profession,” and he apologized to the Braves group, his teammates and followers.
“It’s due to my deep love and respect for this recreation that I’d by no means knowingly do something to cheat it,” he mentioned within the assertion. “I’ve been examined my complete profession, together with eight occasions final season alone, and have by no means examined optimistic. I’d by no means willingly take a banned substance, however I take full duty and settle for MLB’s determination.”
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in January after a profession 12 months with the San Diego Padres in 2024, slashing .280/.380/.459 and incomes All-Star and Silver Slugger honors. He performed in every of the Braves’ 4 video games up to now this season, slashing .200/.250/.200.
The Braves are winless within the 2025 season up to now. They open a three-game collection in opposition to the Dodgers on Monday in L.A.
