Jurickson Profar was handed a 162-game suspension after failing a performance-enhancing drug test for the second time. He is expected to miss the entire 2026 MLB season.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPNThe 33-year-old Atlanta Braves outfielder has tested positive for the second time, which automatically results in a season-long ban under Major League Baseball (MLB) rules.
Previously, Profar tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on March 31, 2025. For those who don’t know, hCG is a banned substance that can increase testosterone levels in men.
He was suspended for 80 games and was also ruled out of the playoffs. His absence caused the Braves to miss the playoffs that year for the first time in eight years.
Now, with this second offense, Profar will miss the entire 2026 season. He will also have to forfeit his $15 million salary this year.
The veteran athlete had one year remaining on his three-year, $42 million contract, which he signed with Atlanta after a strong 2024 season with the San Diego Padres.
He earned an All-Star selection and a Silver Slugger Award for his impressive performance during the 2024 season.
The report suggests that Profar will also not be eligible to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where he was expected to represent Team Netherlands.
