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Braves' Weiss Optimistic Despite Profar's 162-Game Suspension

3/5/2026

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Walt Weiss, Braves manager, expressed disappointment over Jurickson Profar's 162-game suspension.
Weiss remains optimistic, citing the team's resilience after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2021.
Weiss said the suspension will not disrupt the team's preparations for the season.
With Profar out, the designated hitter will be fluid as Drake Baldwin and Mike Yastrzemski step in.
Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from injury.

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Walt Weiss, Braves manager, expressed disappointment over Jurickson Profar's 162-game suspension.
Weiss remains optimistic, citing the team's resilience after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2021.
Weiss said the suspension will not disrupt the team's preparations for the season.
With Profar out, the designated hitter will be fluid as Drake Baldwin and Mike Yastrzemski step in.
Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from injury.