MLBPA to Challenge Jurickson Profar's 162-Game Ban
The Major League Baseball Players Association plans to challenge the league's intention to suspend outfielder Jurickson Profar for 162 games after a second violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy in the last year, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 33-year-old Profar was suspended for 80 games in his first year in Atlanta in 2025, and now he's looking at missing all of 2026 and forfeiting all of the $15 million he was scheduled to earn. It is highly unlikely that the 162-game suspension will be overturned, so fantasy managers need to cross Profar off their cheat sheets for upcoming drafts. It's a big blow to Atlanta's lineup, as Profar was expected to serve as the primary designated hitter this year while potentially hitting second in the batting order behind outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
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