Profar Suspended, Braves Adjust Plans

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the entire 2026 season and postseason due to a second failed drug test for exogenous testosterone. This results in the forfeiture of his $15 million salary and marks his second violation, following an 80-game ban last year. Profar was set to be the primary designated hitter, but the team remains optimistic, with manager Walt Weiss expecting someone to step up.

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