Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 MLB season after his appeal of a positive performance-enhancing drug (PED) test was resolved, according to @JeffPassan. The suspension, which spans 162 games, was issued after Profar tested positive for a banned substance for the second time.
Under Major League Baseball’s drug policy, a second violation triggers an automatic full-season ban. In addition to the 162-game regular-season suspension, Profar will be ineligible for any postseason play for the duration of the 2026 season. The resolution of the appeal process confirms the penalty, leaving the Atlanta Braves without a veteran presence in their outfield for the upcoming year.
The Atlanta Braves now face the challenge of addressing the vacancy in their lineup as they prepare for the 2026 campaign. Profar had been expected to contribute significantly to the team’s outfield depth before the suspension was finalized. The organization has not yet commented on the roster move required to replace the veteran outfielder.
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