{"id":160096,"date":"2026-03-05T11:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160096"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:50:36","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-shocking-move-jurickson-profar-leaves-his-wbc-teammates-stunned-with-a-sudden-decision-to-step-away-following-his-suspension-the-shocking-turn-of-events-has-left-fans-and-players-alike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160096","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 SHOCKING MOVE: Jurickson Profar leaves his WBC teammates stunned with a sudden decision to step away following his suspension. The shocking turn of events has left fans and players alike scrambling to understand what comes next for the Braves\u2019 star."},"content":{"rendered":"

Braves\u2019 Jurickson Profar Leaves WBC Teammates Stunned with Sudden Departure After Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Jurickson<\/p>\n

The Atlanta Braves<\/strong> and Jurickson Profar<\/strong> were hit with shocking news as the outfielder was handed a 162-game suspension<\/strong> after testing positive for exogenous testosterone<\/strong>, a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension not only rules Profar out for the entire 2026 MLB season<\/strong> but also means he will miss the World Baseball Classic (WBC)<\/strong>, where he had been set to play for Team Netherlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Profar\u2019s Sudden Departure Stuns WBC Teammates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just hours before Team Netherlands<\/strong> was set to play an exhibition game against the Baltimore Orioles<\/strong> on March 3<\/strong>, Profar learned of his suspension. The news caused an immediate and dramatic reaction inside the clubhouse. According to The Athletic\u2019s Chad Jennings<\/strong>, Profar abruptly left Ed Smith Stadium<\/strong> in Sarasota, Florida<\/strong>, leaving his WBC teammates stunned and the coaching staff scrambling to adjust.<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard of it 10 minutes before we started the game,\u201d said Andruw Jones<\/strong>, the manager of Team Netherlands. “On our side, it was disappointing because we were counting highly on him to be a part of this team for this tournament.\u201d Despite Profar\u2019s unexpected absence, Team Netherlands<\/strong> managed to secure an 8-5 win<\/strong> over the Orioles.<\/p>\n

Profar’s Suspension Marks His Second PED Violation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This suspension is a particularly crushing blow for Profar, marking his second PED violation<\/strong> in less than two years. In 2025<\/strong>, he was handed an 80-game suspension<\/strong> after testing positive for Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)<\/strong>, a substance often used to stimulate testosterone production. This time, however, the violation is more severe, as the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program<\/strong> mandates a 162-game suspension for a second offense<\/strong>, effectively ending his 2026 season.<\/p>\n

The timing couldn\u2019t have been worse for the Braves<\/strong>, who had signed Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract<\/strong> ahead of the 2025 season<\/strong>. The 2026 suspension<\/strong> means Profar will forfeit his entire $15 million salary<\/strong> for the upcoming season, leaving the Braves with a significant hole to fill in their lineup.<\/p>\n

\"Braves<\/p>\n

The Aftermath: Profar\u2019s Locker Cleared at Braves Camp<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The news quickly reverberated through the Braves’ spring training camp<\/strong>. Yahoo Sports\u2019 Jake Mintz<\/strong> described the scene at the clubhouse, where Profar\u2019s locker was found stripped of all his belongings: no bats, no cleats, no gloves<\/strong>\u2014nothing to suggest he had ever been there. Even the nameplate<\/strong> above his cubby had been removed, marking the swift end to his tenure with the Braves and the beginning of what seems to be an uncertain future for the player.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the second time in less than a year, Profar had become less than a ghost,\u201d Mintz wrote. This sudden disappearance has left both his teammates and coaches processing the shock of his suspension and departure.<\/p>\n

Manager Walt Weiss Reacts to the News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Braves manager Walt Weiss<\/strong> expressed his disappointment after hearing the news, admitting that it caught him off guard. \u201cYeah, look, I mean, obviously disappointed,\u201d Weiss said. \u201cI found out about 10 minutes before it got announced, maybe five minutes. So still processing a lot of this.\u201d The Braves are now left to manage without one of their key offseason acquisitions, as they try to move forward in a season that\u2019s now marked by Profar\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n

Profar\u2019s Absence Impact on Team Netherlands in the WBC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The fallout from Profar\u2019s suspension stretches beyond just the Braves<\/strong>. Team Netherlands<\/strong>, which had counted on the veteran outfielder to play a leadership role in the WBC, now has to move forward without him. Profar\u2019s absence leaves a significant hole in their lineup just days before their first official game on March 6<\/strong> against Venezuela<\/strong> at loanDepot Park<\/strong> in Miami, Florida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For a team hoping to make a strong run in the tournament, losing a player of Profar’s experience is a substantial blow. His leadership and offensive ability were expected to be crucial, but now Team Netherlands must adjust and prepare for the WBC<\/strong> without one of their key contributors.<\/p>\n

The Road Ahead: What\u2019s Next for Jurickson Profar?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For Jurickson Profar<\/strong>, the next steps are unclear. With his suspension for the 2026 season, the immediate future of his career is uncertain. The Braves<\/strong> will need to decide how to replace his bat and defensive presence in the outfield, while Profar<\/strong> will have to rebuild his career after facing his second PED violation.<\/p>\n

The timing of the suspension is especially challenging for both Profar<\/strong> and the Braves<\/strong>, as they now face the task of navigating the season without a player they had expected to rely on. For Profar, his absence from the WBC<\/strong> further compounds the frustration of the situation, as he loses the opportunity to showcase his skills on the international stage as well.<\/p>\n

\"Braves'<\/p>\n

As the baseball world continues to process the implications of this news, both the Braves<\/strong> and Team Netherlands<\/strong> will need to adjust their plans for 2026 without Jurickson Profar<\/strong> in the fold. His sudden departure has left a significant gap, one that will need to be filled if both the Braves and Team Netherlands hope to succeed in their respective campaigns this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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