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Braves Outfielder Profar Suspended 162 Games

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games by MLB after a second positive drug test, ending his season.

Major League Baseball has suspended Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar for 162 games following a second positive drug test. The ban effectively ends his 2024 season.

Profar’s suspension comes after a prior violation, marking the second time he tested positive for a prohibited substance. The league’s policy imposes a full-season ban for repeat offenders.