Overview
- ESPN reports Profar tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time, which under MLB rules carries a full-season penalty; the league has not announced the discipline or disclosed the substance.
- A 162-game suspension would cost Profar his entire $15 million 2026 salary and render him ineligible for both the postseason and the World Baseball Classic.
- Profar previously served an 80-game ban in March 2025 after testing positive for hCG, then returned to hit .245 with 14 home runs in 80 games for Atlanta.
- The Braves said they were incredibly disappointed and stated they fully support MLB’s Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
- Atlanta had planned to use Profar as its primary designated hitter, forcing the club to explore internal options or additions as it deals with other injuries on the roster.