Jurickson Profar Suspended 162 Games for Second PED Violation

Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for PEDs for the second consecutive year. The suspension voids the $15 million salary he was owed by the Braves for 2026 and keeps him ineligible until 2027. Profar, a former top prospect who struggled with injuries early in his career, had previously served an 80-game suspension in 2025. A third violation would result in a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.