Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar Suspended for 2026 MLB Season Over Second PED Violation

Jurickson Profar, an Atlanta Braves designated hitter from Curacao, faces a 162-game suspension for a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, barring him from the entire 2026 MLB season and the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This follows an earlier 80-game suspension in 2025. Profar will forfeit his full 2026 salary and miss postseason play if the Braves qualify. Despite his suspension, he has had a financially successful MLB career.