JURICKSON PROFAR NEWS

Braves move on from struggling veteran to make room for Jurickson Profar | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves are getting Jurickson Profar back from his suspension and have designated a veteran outfielder for assignment to make roo...

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves Designate Alex Verdugo for Assignment After 56 Games Atlanta reportedly is making room for Jurickson Profar to return from suspension.

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels Deadspin | Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels

JULY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels Atlanta left fielder Jurickson Profar will return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Braves host the Los Angeles Angels in the second co...

JULY 2 • SACBEE.COM

Adell's double in 8th drives in the game's first run as Angels beat Braves 4-0 and return to .500

Jo Adell’s run-scoring double in the eighth inning ended a scoreless tie and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Braves Gain Offseason Signing Back Wednesday Following PED Suspension The Atlanta Braves gave Jurickson Profar a three-year $42 million contract this offseason after his career-best season in WAR, just to get s...

JULY 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Likely to bat in heart of order Manager Brian Snitker said Sunday that he expects to slot Profar (suspension) in the middle of the Atlanta lineup when the 32-year-old outfielder returns from the restricted list f...

Impact Before he was handed an 80-game suspension March 31 for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drugs policy, Profar had batted leadoff in each of Atlanta's first four games. Ronald Acuna has since returned from the injured list to reclaim table-setting duties, but Snitker had previously said two weeks ago that he expects to deploy Profar as the team's everyday left fielder and No. 2 hitter upon his return. However, with Atlanta receiving good results from Matt Olson out of the two hole lately, Snitker is now more inclined to have Profar slot into the middle of the batting order against both right- and left-handed pitching, which could create more RBI opportunities for the switch hitter. Since beginning his rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on June 17, Profar has looked dialed in at the plate, slashing .326/.404/.587 with three home runs and an 8:6 BB:K.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

With Braves' offense scuffling, could Profar's return be the answer? ATLANTA -- Will Jurickson Profar’s return be what the Braves need to turn things around?

JUNE 29 • MLB.COM

Astros minor pitcher Julio Rodriguez suspended 80 games for positive drug test

Houston Astros pitcher Julio Rodriguez has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-en...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia suspended 60 games for positive drug test

Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia has been suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhanc...

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Two hits to kick off rehab stint Profar (suspension) went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact The 32-year-old outfielder has missed most of the season so far due to an 80-game PED suspension, but Profar began a rehab assignment Tuesday and didn't show any rust. He's eligible to be reinstated July 2, and he should immediately slot back in as Atlanta's starting left fielder and two-hole hitter.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Jurickson Profar to Begin Rehab Assignment Ahead of Return From Suspension Jurickson Profar is nearing his return from his 80-game suspension.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Will bat second upon return Atlanta manager Brian Snitker indicated Tuesday that Profar will be slotted into the No. 2 spot in the lineup upon his return from an 80-game PED suspension July 2, David O'Brien o...

Impact Profar will begin playing minor-league contests with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and is expected to play all nine innings in every game he plays over the next two weeks, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. It's fair to question how productive Profar will be as he comes back from a PED suspension, but his situation and upside warrants him being stashed in fantasy leagues where he's available.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

How do we feel about Jurickson Profar's return and the Braves' All-Star hats? Having mixed feelings about Jurickson Profar's looming return from a PED suspension. No mixed feelings about the All-Star game hats — they'r...

JUNE 17 • AJC.COM

Starting rehab assignment Tuesday Profar (suspension) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Profar will get some at-bats at Gwinnett for the next two weeks before being reinstated from his 80-game PED suspension July 2. Atlanta has struggled to get production from their left field position, so Profar should immediately slide back into a starting job once he returns to the active roster.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Taking live BP Profar (suspension) has begin taking live batting practice at Atlanta's spring training complex in North Port, David O'Brien of the Athletic reports.

Impact Slapped with an 80-game PED suspension four games into the season, Profar has yet to give Atlanta much of a return on the three-year, $42 million contract he signed with the club this winter. He's eligible to rejoin the 26-man roster July 2 and can begin playing in minor-league games Tuesday, and given the miserable production the team has gotten in left field in his absence, Profar should immediately jump into the starting lineup upon his return. He'll be ineligible for postseason action this year however, so if the NL East squad makes a push up the standings before the trade deadline -- Atlanta is currently 14 games back of the Mets for the division lead, and eight games out of the final wild-card spot -- the 32-year-old could get some real competition for playing time down the stretch.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

2025 MLB power rankings: Tigers jump, Dodgers best Yankees again

For this week’s MLB power rankings, we take a look around the league at every team’s best offseason moves.

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

Jurickson Profar's signing with the Atlanta Braves receives a dismal re-grade | Sporting News Canada Bleacher Report re-graded the Atlanta Braves' decision to add the 2024 All-Star, and unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan s...

MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jurickson Profar's signing with the Atlanta Braves receives a dismal re-grade | Sporting News Bleacher Report re-graded the Atlanta Braves' decision to add the 2024 All-Star, and unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan s...

MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tom Krasovic: Padres' struggles in left field recall just how important Jurickson Profar was to 2024 club A bargain at $1 million plus incentives, Jurickson Profar was the Padres’ best player for stretches last season

MAY 22 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Marlins minor league infielder Gregori Arias is suspended 56 games for positive drug test

Miami Marlins minor league infielder Gregori Arias has been suspended for 56 games by Major League Baseball for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

MLB roundtable: Will torpedo bats be banned? Can the Braves bounce back?

The FOX Sports MLB staff weighs in on the hottest early-season topics, including which division leaders are here to stay, whether torpedo ba...

APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB free-agent signing tracker, trades: Astros send Rafael Montero to ATL

MLB free agency is here! Here are the latest notable signings, trades and the top remaining free agents across the league.

APRIL 9 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Braves Eyeing $113 Million Outfielder? With Jurickson Profar suspended, the Braves are eyeing Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar as a potential trade target.

APRIL 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Atlanta Braves Eyeing $113 Million Outfielder? With Jurickson Profar suspended, the Braves are eyeing Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar as a potential trade target.

APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM