{"id":159341,"date":"2026-03-03T23:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=159341"},"modified":"2026-03-03T23:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:02:38","slug":"jurickson-provar-receives-a-162-game-suspension-after-a-shocking-second-ped-violation-leaving-fans-and-teammates-reeling-the-braves-outfielders-career-is-now-hanging-in-the-balance-and-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=159341","title":{"rendered":"JURICKSON PROVAR RECEIVES A 162-GAME SUSPENSION after a shocking second PED violation, leaving fans and teammates reeling. The Braves outfielder\u2019s career is now hanging in the balance, and the details behind the ban have everyone asking: what led to this downfall? Is Profar\u2019s future in baseball over, or could this be the beginning of a long road to redemption? The fallout is bigger than anyone anticipated, and the Braves\u2019 playoff hopes just got a whole lot more complicated."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"221\"><strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"221\">Jurickson Profar Suspension Explained: Why Braves OF Received 162-Game Ban for Second Career PED Violation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"221\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/ac5d75643ff2cce9eebdf611ffd36625\" alt=\"Jurickson Profar suspension, explained: Why Braves OF received 162-game ban  for second career PED violation - Yahoo Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"681\"><strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"240\">March 3, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 <strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"307\">Atlanta Braves outfielder\/designated hitter Jurickson Profar<\/strong> finds himself facing a devastating setback as he receives a <strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"391\">162-game suspension<\/strong> for a <strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"493\">second violation of Major League Baseball&#8217;s (MLB) performance-enhancing drug (PED) policies<\/strong>. The news, which broke on Tuesday via ESPN\u2019s <strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"554\">Jeff Passan<\/strong>, comes just a month before the start of the <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"618\">2026 MLB season<\/strong> and represents a significant blow to both Profar and his team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1115\">For <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"697\">Profar<\/strong>, this marks his <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"735\">second suspension<\/strong> in a year. The Braves slugger had previously served a suspension in <strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"812\">2025<\/strong>, and now, just a year later, he is facing the maximum penalty after testing positive for another banned substance. This suspension is not only a major setback in Profar&#8217;s career but also raises concerns about his future with the Braves and his eligibility for the <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1108\">2026 World Baseball Classic<\/strong> (WBC).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1158\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1158\">What Led to Profar&#8217;s Suspension?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1697\">According to Passan&#8217;s report, Profar <strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1249\">tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug<\/strong>, which triggered his second suspension under MLB&#8217;s PED policies. While the exact substance that led to this penalty has not yet been disclosed, the implications for Profar are significant. As a <strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1468\">second-time offender<\/strong>, he is now facing a <strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1512\">162-game suspension<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\">maximum penalty<\/strong> for such violations. This means that <strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1628\">Profar will forfeit his entire $15 million salary<\/strong> for the 2026 season and will be <strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1695\">ineligible for postseason play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1709\">Profar<\/strong>, 33, was gearing up for a <strong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1755\">big 2026 season<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1783\">Atlanta Braves<\/strong>, having signed a <strong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1833\">three-year, $42 million deal<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1853\">January 2025<\/strong>. Profar had been expected to take on a key role as the <strong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1937\">team\u2019s designated hitter<\/strong> and contribute significantly to the Braves&#8217; lineup. This suspension not only disrupts those plans but also impacts his international career, as he was set to represent <strong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2126\">Team Netherlands<\/strong> in the upcoming <strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2174\">2026 World Baseball Classic<\/strong>. If the suspension stands, Profar will be <strong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2231\">ineligible<\/strong> to participate in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2265\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbJQ2SzEyjygFRfuCaIySBu489QQw_blf2SQ&amp;s\" alt=\"Braves' Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug  test, AP source says | KFOR.com Oklahoma City\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2319\"><strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2319\">Profar&#8217;s First Suspension and Its Aftermath<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2792\">This suspension comes less than a year after Profar served his <strong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2408\">first MLB suspension<\/strong>. In <strong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2427\">March 2025<\/strong>, he was handed an <strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2468\">80-game suspension<\/strong> after testing positive for <strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2534\">human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)<\/strong>, a hormone typically associated with <strong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2585\">pregnancy<\/strong> but also used to stimulate testosterone production. Profar, at the time, issued a public statement denying any intent to cheat the game, emphasizing his longstanding commitment to fairness and transparency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"3187\">In his statement following the first suspension, Profar said, <em data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3186\">&#8220;It is because of my deep love and respect for this game that I would never knowingly do anything to cheat it. I have been tested my entire career, including eight times last season alone, and have never tested positive. I would never willingly take a banned substance, but I take full responsibility and accept MLB&#8217;s decision.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3363\">Despite these words, the recurrence of a positive test within such a short period of time raises serious questions about Profar\u2019s future in MLB and his ability to stay clean.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3368\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3411\"><strong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3411\">MLB\u2019s PED Policy and Its Consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3797\">MLB\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3443\">Joint Drug Agreement<\/strong>, which was last updated in <strong data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3479\">2022<\/strong>, is designed to ensure fair play and protect the integrity of the game. Under this policy, players are prohibited from using or possessing any banned substances, including steroids and human growth hormone (HGH). Players are subject to regular testing throughout the season, with penalties imposed for any violations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3852\">For <strong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3821\">PED violations<\/strong>, the penalties are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"4079\">\n<li data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3912\">\n<p data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3912\">A <strong data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3874\">first offense<\/strong> results in an <strong data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3911\">80-game suspension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4014\">\n<p data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"4014\">A <strong data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3935\">second offense<\/strong> results in a <strong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3972\">162-game suspension<\/strong> \u2014 the equivalent of an entire MLB season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4079\">\n<p data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4079\">A <strong data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4036\">third offense<\/strong> leads to a <strong data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4064\">lifetime ban<\/strong> from the game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4455\">Profar\u2019s second violation places him among a group of <strong data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4152\">elite players<\/strong> who have received <strong data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4195\">162-game suspensions<\/strong> since MLB increased its penalties for second-time offenders in <strong data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4267\">2014<\/strong>. Other notable players who have faced this penalty include <strong data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4343\">Jenrry Mejia<\/strong> (2015), <strong data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4367\">Marlon Byrd<\/strong> (2016), <strong data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4394\">Francis Martes<\/strong> (2020), <strong data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4420\">Robinson Cano<\/strong> (2020), and <strong data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4447\">J.C. Mejia<\/strong> (2023).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4455\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQssTA8qcd43B6X01hOgOeV8p3QRDc6lQnJWA&amp;s\" alt=\"Braves' Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for 2nd positive PED  test, reports say\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4460\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4489\"><strong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4489\">What\u2019s Next for Profar?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4743\">As it stands, the <strong data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4544\">MLB Players Association (MLBPA)<\/strong> is expected to challenge the <strong data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4597\">162-game suspension<\/strong> on Profar\u2019s behalf. This is a common move when a player believes that their suspension is unjust or that they should be given a reduced penalty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"5109\">Profar\u2019s suspension will likely become official unless the <strong data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4813\">MLBPA<\/strong> succeeds in its challenge, which could reduce the penalty. However, if the suspension stands, Profar\u2019s future with the <strong data-start=\"4933\" data-end=\"4951\">Atlanta Braves<\/strong> becomes highly uncertain. With his eligibility for the 2026 MLB season now in question, the Braves will need to make significant adjustments to their roster.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5114\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5153\"><strong data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5153\">Impact on the Braves&#8217; 2026 Lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5455\">The timing of this suspension is especially damaging for the Braves. After a strong showing in <strong data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5258\">2024<\/strong>, when Profar earned an <strong data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5324\">All-Star nod with the San Diego Padres<\/strong>, the Braves were hoping for a repeat performance in 2026. Profar had been expected to serve as a key contributor to their lineup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5731\">Last season, after returning from his first suspension, <strong data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5523\">Profar<\/strong> hit <strong data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5546\">.245\/.353\/.434<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"5552\" data-end=\"5568\">14 home runs<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5573\" data-end=\"5584\">43 RBIs<\/strong>. Although those numbers may not have been career-defining, he still represented a valuable piece for a team hoping to make a <strong data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5730\">World Series run<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5733\" data-end=\"5998\">Without Profar, the Braves will need to explore alternative options for the <strong data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5830\">designated hitter<\/strong> spot. Given their current roster depth, it\u2019s possible they will look to other players to step up, including <strong data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"5956\">Marcell Ozuna<\/strong> or even a combination of younger players.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6003\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6005\" data-end=\"6043\"><strong data-start=\"6005\" data-end=\"6043\">Profar\u2019s Redemption and the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6404\">While <strong data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6070\">Profar\u2019s career<\/strong> is at a crossroads, his story is far from over. If he can eventually return to MLB, he will have a chance at redemption. But for now, his future in the league will depend on the outcome of his suspension appeal and whether or not he can prove that he\u2019s capable of returning to the game without relying on performance-enhancing drugs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6406\" data-end=\"6705\">For the Braves, this situation underscores the volatility that can come with <strong data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6505\">high-risk signings<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6534\">unpredictable talent<\/strong>. Profar\u2019s fall from grace serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of maintaining integrity in the game \u2014 and the steep price players pay when they fail to do so.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6406\" data-end=\"6705\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/resizer\/yR12cdnE0TyQc9qwHf6TJE_f5pE=\/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bostonglobe\/public\/SCGFVV7VDVORU2IMLHVJ4WP7IE.jpg\" alt=\"Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game PED ban\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6707\" data-end=\"6710\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6712\" data-end=\"6726\"><strong data-start=\"6712\" data-end=\"6726\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6728\" data-end=\"7255\">Jurickson Profar\u2019s <strong data-start=\"6747\" data-end=\"6770\">162-game suspension<\/strong> represents a significant blow to both his career and the <strong data-start=\"6828\" data-end=\"6846\">Atlanta Braves<\/strong>. With the <strong data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6876\">2026 MLB season<\/strong> just around the corner, Profar\u2019s absence will undoubtedly have far-reaching effects on the team\u2019s lineup and overall performance. While the <strong data-start=\"7017\" data-end=\"7035\">MLBPA\u2019s appeal<\/strong> may alter the outcome of the suspension, the damage has already been done. For Profar, the path to redemption will be a long one, and his story is one that fans will continue to watch with interest in the years to come.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7257\" data-end=\"7260\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"7262\" data-end=\"7434\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Stay tuned for more updates on <strong data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7326\">Jurickson Profar\u2019s suspension<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"7332\" data-end=\"7362\">Braves\u2019 lineup adjustments<\/strong>, and all the latest developments as the <strong data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7422\">2026 MLB season<\/strong> approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jurickson Profar Suspension Explained: Why Braves OF Received 162-Game Ban for Second Career PED Violation March 3, 2026 \u2013 Atlanta Braves outfielder\/designated hitter Jurickson Profar finds himself&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":159342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>JURICKSON PROVAR RECEIVES A 162-GAME SUSPENSION after a shocking second PED violation, leaving fans and teammates reeling. The Braves outfielder\u2019s career is now hanging in the balance, and the details behind the ban have everyone asking: what led to this downfall? Is Profar\u2019s future in baseball over, or could this be the beginning of a long road to redemption? The fallout is bigger than anyone anticipated, and the Braves\u2019 playoff hopes just got a whole lot more complicated. - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=159341\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"JURICKSON PROVAR RECEIVES A 162-GAME SUSPENSION after a shocking second PED violation, leaving fans and teammates reeling. 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