The Braves' Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game ban, the second PED violation in a year, a devastating blow to the team's prospects. Profar's suspension, following an 80-game ban for human chorionic gonadotropin, means he'll forfeit his $15 million salary and miss the entire season, including the World Baseball Classic. This is a significant setback for the Braves, who are already dealing with injuries to key players. Profar's absence will heavily impact the team's lineup, with the pressure on players like Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies to step up. Profar's journey, from being the No. 1 prospect to facing such a harsh penalty, raises questions about the consequences of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball. The recent decrease in PED suspensions among major leaguers, with only two last year, suggests a shift in the sport's stance on these issues. Profar's contract, worth $15 million, will be void after this season, leaving him with a challenging path ahead.
