Braves' Profar Suspended 162 Games for Second Positive Drug Test

Major League Baseball has suspended Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar for 162 games, the maximum penalty under the league's drug policy. The suspension comes after Profar tested positive for a banned substance for the second time.

The 30-year-old Profar, who signed with the Braves in 2022, will miss the entire 2023 season. MLB's drug policy mandates a 162-game suspension for a second positive test, regardless of the substance involved.