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Braves Reinstate Jurickson Profar, Designate Alex Verdugo for Assignment

The move underscores Atlanta’s urgency to stabilize left field after Profar’s 80-game suspension shelved his playoff eligibility.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Jurickson Profar #7 of the Atlanta Braves bats during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on March 28, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Jun 17, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) hits a single against the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 13: Alex Verdugo #8 of the Atlanta Braves in the dugout against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning at Truist Park on June 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • Jurickson Profar officially reenters the Braves’ lineup Wednesday against the Angels after completing an 80-game suspension for testing positive for hCG.
  • To clear a roster spot for Profar, Atlanta designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment following a .239 batting average and no home runs in 56 games.
  • Profar, who signed a three-year, $42 million deal in January, hit .326 with a .991 OPS in a 12-game rehab stint at Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Manager Brian Snitker plans to host Profar in the heart of the batting order as a switch hitter to invigorate a lineup that has cycled through multiple left-field options.
  • Under MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program rules, Profar remains barred from postseason play despite rejoining the active roster.