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Braves' Profar Suspended 80 Games for Drug Violation

4/13/2025

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Jurickson Profar of the Atlanta Braves faces an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the banned substance hCG, leaving him remorseful and insisting he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs. Former MLB star Eric Hosmer calls for tougher penalties, including the loss of guaranteed contracts, to prevent future infractions. Profar's absence looms large over the Braves' season.

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Jurickson Profar of the Atlanta Braves faces an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the banned substance hCG, leaving him remorseful and insisting he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs. Former MLB star Eric Hosmer calls for tougher penalties, including the loss of guaranteed contracts, to prevent future infractions. Profar's absence looms large over the Braves' season.