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Braves' Profar Suspended for Second PED Violation

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jurickson Profar, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, faces a 162-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug (PED) violation, ESPN reports.
This follows an 80-game suspension in 2025 for testing positive for human chorionic gonadotropin.
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves after a successful 2024 season.
He will forfeit $15 million and miss the 2026 season, including the postseason and World Baseball Classic.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball (MLB) has faced ongoing challenges with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) since the 1991 ban on steroids. Following the 2005 Congressional hearings, MLB adopted stricter penalties, including a 50-game suspension for first-time offenders. Jurickson Profar's recent 162-game suspension underscores the league's commitment to enforcing these regulations and preserving the integrity of the sport amid a history of doping controversies.

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Story summary

Jurickson Profar, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, faces a 162-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug (PED) violation, ESPN reports.
This follows an 80-game suspension in 2025 for testing positive for human chorionic gonadotropin.
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves after a successful 2024 season.
He will forfeit $15 million and miss the 2026 season, including the postseason and World Baseball Classic.

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