Braves' Jurickson Profar reportedly facing 162-game suspension after testing positive for PED for second time

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The Atlanta Braves reportedly won't have designated hitter Jurickson Profar for the 2026 season. The 33-year-old Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

BREAKING: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time, sources told ESPN. News free at ESPN: https://t.co/Od2Cht2QUO

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 3, 2026

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