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Jurickson Profar has broken his silence after getting hit with an 80-game suspension from MLB.<\/p>\n

On Monday, several reports emerged indicating that Profar had tested positive for a banned substance. The Atlanta Braves later confirmed the news in a statement.<\/p>\n

Profar\u2019s violation of MLB\u2019s Joint Prevention And Treatment Program resulted in an 80-game suspension for the All-Star outfielder.<\/p>\n

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The 32-year-old addressed Braves fans shortly after news of his suspension was made public. Profar claimed his ingestion of the banned substance was not on purpose but respects the league\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

You can read part of his statement below:<\/p>\n

\u201cBraves fans, today is the most difficult day of my baseball career,\u201d wrote Profar. \u201cI am devastated to announce that I have been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball and the Commissioner\u2019s office, for testing positive for a banned substance this offseason. \u2026 I want to apologize to the entire Braves organization, my teammates, and the fans. 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\u2019s decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Braves signed Profar in the offseason after his breakout 2024 campaign with the San Diego Padres. Through 158 games, Profar slashed .280\/.380\/.459 with 24 home runs, 85 RBIs, and an OPS of .839. All marks were career highs for the Cura\u00e7aoan.<\/p>\n

Atlanta used Profar as their leadoff hitter over the team\u2019s first four games of the season. He went 3-for-15 with a walk during that brief stretch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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