Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after Major League Baseball upheld his second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. The Braves outfielder received a 162-game suspension, forfeiting his $15 million salary for the year, following a resolution to his appeal. Profar tested positive for exogenous testosterone and its metabolites, marking the sixth 162-game ban issued since MLB stiffened penalties for repeat offenders in 2014.

This marks Profar's second violation, resulting in a full-season loss that eliminates any postseason possibility. The suspension underscores MLB's strict enforcement of its PED policy, particularly for players with prior offenses. Profar, 33, now joins a growing list of high-profile athletes facing severe consequences for repeated violations, including Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun.

Profar's absence creates immediate roster challenges for the Braves, who may need to promote younger players or explore trade options. The suspension also serves as a stark reminder of the financial and career risks associated with PED use, potentially influencing other players' decisions regarding performance-enhancing substances.