Jurickson Profar PED suspension: When will Atlanta Braves star return? Contract particulars
Apr 01, 2025 04:02 AM IST
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar examined optimistic for a banned substance and has been suspended for 80 video games
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar examined optimistic for a banned substance and has been suspended for 80 video games, MLB introduced on Monday. The 32-year-old examined optimistic for chorionic gonadotropin, a performance-enhancing drug.
The star participant’s suspension comes after the Braves had been swept in a four-game sequence by the San Diego Padres whereas scoring a mixed seven runs. With Ronald Acuna Jr not anticipated come off the harm listing for an additional month, Atlanta is probably going to make use of Jered Kelenic and Bryan de La Cruz. They may additionally flip to Alex Verdugo, who was signed to a $1.5 million deal on March 20.
In an announcement, the Braves stated: “We had been stunned and intensely upset to study that Jurickson Profar examined optimistic for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Main League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Therapy Program. We absolutely help the Program and are hopeful that Jurickson will study from this expertise.”
When will Jurickson Profar return?
Profar faces an 80-game suspension, normal for a first-time PED offense in MLB. The common season began on March 27, 2025. A full MLB season contains 162 video games, usually spanning late March to late September. This implies the outfielder will miss roughly half the season.
Postseason Eligibility: A primary-time suspension doesn’t inherently bar postseason play, per MLB coverage, not like a second offense (162 video games plus postseason ineligibility). If the Braves make the playoffs, Profar may return.
Jurickson Profar’s contract particulars
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves in January this yr.
Wage Breakdown:
2025: $12 million.
2026: $15 million.
2027: $15 million.
