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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar tests positive for PED again

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. This marks the second consecutive year he has faced suspension, having previously served an 80-game ban last season. Profar's latest violation will result in the loss of his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar tests positive for PED again

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Key Highlights

  • Jurickson Profar tested positive for a banned substance for the second time.
  • He faces a full 162-game suspension from Major League Baseball.
  • Profar will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season.
  • This is the sixth time a player has received a 162-game ban for PED use since 2014.
  • He will also miss the upcoming World Baseball Classic, where he was set to play for the Netherlands.
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Sources

  1. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar tests positive for PED again
  2. Braves All-Star Reportedly Faces Jaw-Dropping 162-Game Suspension
  3. Braves' Jurickson Profar hit with 162-game MLB ban after 2025 suspension, per report
  4. Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game PED ban

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