LF - Atlanta Braves OUT
- Age 33
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
Profar's appeal of his 162-game PED suspension was denied Thursday, making the ban official. The suspension was first issued in early March and marks the second consecutive season Profar has been disciplined for PED use.
Fantasy Impact
He will miss the entire 2026 regular season and is also ineligible for the postseason.
Profar is in the second year of a three-year, $42 million contract with Atlanta. He received an 80-game suspension on March 31 last year after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Fantasy Impact
Major League Baseball will suspend Profar for 162 games following a second positive PED test. The suspension will cost him the entire 2026 season. Profar was slated to serve as the Braves' primary designated hitter. The organization could utilize multiple players in that role or pursue external options. Sean Murphy is recovering from a hip injury.
Jurickson Profar told reporters he is not facing any restrictions entering camp.
Fantasy Impact
Profar underwent sports hernia surgery in November, a procedure that required six weeks of recovery. He felt discomfort in September and again when he began his offseason workouts, but he is good to go heading into spring training.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said on Friday that he likes the flexibility the designated hitter spot provides, but expects Jurickson Profar to occupy that role often early in the season.
Fantasy Impact
Profar is expected to be used primarily as a designated hitter to start the season, though he is still likely to see time in the outfield. He is entering his second season with the Braves after slashing .245/.333/.398 with 14 home runs in 80 games last year.
Jurickson Profar went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Mariners with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
Since returning from the paternity list, Profar is 4-for-12 with a home run. With his performance yesterday, Profar now holds a .261 batting average with 13 home runs and 38 RBI in 61 games this season.
