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Sitting at 36-18, armed with better prospect depth than in years past and a significant amount of cash freed up by the Jurickson Profar suspension, the Braves are in an ideal position to be more aggressive than ever at the trade deadline. This piece will highlight potential National League sellers with a trade target from each team.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Ken Rosenthal comments on Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar’s future after PED suspension

The Atlanta Braves face difficult decisions following Jurickson Profar’s suspension, which significantly reshapes the club’s roster outlook. The situation gained additional attention after The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal weighed in on the implications of the latest MLB PED violation.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 21

MLB Insider Encourages Braves to Give Jurickson Profar the Boot

Jurickson Profar is officially out of sight for the Atlanta Braves. They're now being encouraged to make the move that puts him out of mind for good. When asked if he'll be back in a Braves uniform, insider Ken Rosenthal said it should be avoided at all costs.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / March 19

Report: Jurickson Profar to sit out season after suspension upheld

Jurickson Profar's appeal of his 162-game suspension for a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was rejected, and he will miss the entire season for the Atlanta Braves, ESPN reported Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar's 162-game suspension

Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Jurickson Profar’s 162-Game Suspension Upheld

Jurickson Profar‘s appeal of his 162-game suspension for a second positive PED test was unsuccessful, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Profar will serve the entire 162-game suspension, missing all of the 2026 season, and will be ineligible for postseason play if Atlanta qualifies.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

1 Braves player who can help fill void amid expected Jurickson Profar PED suspension

The Atlanta Braves have not gotten a lot of great news during spring training, namely Jurickson Profar’s pending suspension. The former San Diego Padres outfielder has tested positive for PEDs twice and is facing a 162-game ban.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / March 11

How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension?

Disclaimer: The MLBPA and Jurickson Profar have appealed the suspension. The appeal process is ongoing and could take weeks, or even months, to be resolved, according to Ken Rosenthal.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Braves manager Walt Weiss comments on Jurickson Profar PED situation once again

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss continues to address the fallout surrounding outfielder Jurickson Profar following the veteran’s suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

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Don't Expect Braves to Use Profar Salary for a Move (at Least Yet)

At this time, Jurickson Profar is off the books. The Atlanta Braves currently have the freedom to use that money to make another addition that could help give the roster a boost.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 9

Braves May Have Surprise Answer to Profar Void After Suspension

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves were put in a precarious position after Jurickson Profar’s second season with the club will be marred by a PED suspension.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

'He’s Got Plenty Of Money' – Miles Mikolas Slams Jurickson Profar Over PED Suspension

Jurickson Profar became the subject of hot controversy once again after failing his second PED test within the space of a year. MLB handed the statutory 162-game suspension to the Atlanta Braves outfielder for his second offense, effectively ruling him out of the 2026 campaign.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Nationals pitcher drops brutally honest response to Jurickson Profar’s PED situation

When Miles Mikolas signed with the Washington Nationals, he expected to be facing off against Jurickson Profar and the Atlanta Braves quite often. But due to Profar’s season-long suspension for PEDs, Mikolas won’t be seeing the Braves outfielder at all in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 5

Braves Players React to Jurickson Profar PED Suspension

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves received more brutal news on Tuesday with the announcement that left fielder Jurickson Profar would be suspended for the entire 2026 MLB season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 4

Real Talk: What Do the Braves Do with Profar After His Suspension?

This has to be it, right? Based on his contract, the answer technically doesn't have to be no. If the Atlanta Braves want to pencil Jurickson Profar, who has been suspended for the entire 2026 season, into the lineup during the 2027 season, they could.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

How much money Jurickson Profar is losing to PED suspension

Jurickson Profar will be missing out on quite the payday after testing positive for one of MLB’s banned substances. Profar was slapped with a 162-game suspension on Tuesday after Exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug, was detected in his system.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / March 3

Report: Braves' Jurickson Profar facing 162-game PED ban

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 3

Jurickson Profar suspension leaves gaping hole in Braves lineup

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Jurickson Profar To Receive 162-Game PED Suspension

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is being hit with a second PED suspension and will face a 162-game ban, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Profar’s first PED suspension came early last season, and he was banned for 80 games.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Jurickson Profar Underwent Sports Hernia Surgery In November

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar told reporters (including Mark Bowman of MLB.com) this morning that he underwent surgery for a sports hernia back in November.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 15

Profar Contract with Braves Receives Relatively Good Grade

Jurickson Profar is set for year two in an Atlanta Braves uniform. It will come with different expectations than the last, and for obvious reasons. He missed 80 games due to a suspension for testing positive for the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 27, 2025

Power has been no issue for Jurickson Profar post PED suspension

When it was announced at the beginning of the season that Jurickson Profar would be suspended for 80 games due to PED use, it felt as if the veteran completely swindled the Braves.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9, 2025

Jurickson Profar robs home run with Catch of the Year candidate

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jurickson Profar contributed a potential catch of the year on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Profar climbed up and over the left field fence to rob a home run from Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez in the top of the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 2, 2025

Jurickson Profar on the reception he’ll receive from Braves fans

2025 is quickly making 2024 look like a walk in the park, with the latest kick in the groin being a fractured elbow for Spencer Schwellenbach, who will be sidelined until at least September.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / July 2, 2025

Can Jurickson Profar Help The Braves Get Back Into The Race?

The 2025 season got off to a rocky start for the Atlanta Braves when their biggest off-season acquisition, Jurickson Profar, was handed an 80-game suspension for PED use.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 20, 2025

Braves' Jurickson Profar Showcasing Tremendous Power in Rehab Stint

Left fielder Jurickson Profar appears ready to make his return for the Atlanta Braves. Profar went 4-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs for Atlanta's Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 13, 2025

Jurickson Profar set to return to play next, return to Braves looms

The Braves are taking on the Rockies this weekend, and if they can notch back-to-back series wins, it’ll give the club some much-needed momentum ahead of a stretch where they’ll draw the Mets in two of their next three series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 8, 2025

Bob Nightengale wonders if Jurickson Profar ‘scammed’ Braves

A club with World Series aspirations to begin the season, the Braves are 1-8 through nine games, one of their best pitchers might miss the rest of the season, and worst of all, their only notable offseason acquisition, Jurickson Profar, was popped for PEDs.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2025

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 1, 2025

Where Do the Braves Turn After the Jurickson Profar Suspension?

A disappointing start to the 2025 MLB season for the Atlanta Braves just took another turn for the worse, as outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy after testing positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG).