Atlanta Braves Outfielder Jurickson Profar has tested positively on prohibited substances by MLB.
The former San Diego Padres star has received a suspension of 80 games after testing for a performance improvement that is prohibited by the competition, MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported for the first time.
Jon Heyman later reported that the forbidden medicine in question was human chorion gonadotropin (HCG) – a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
Profar recognized the suspension in an apology to Braves fans, but willingly denied the forbidden substance.
“Today is the most difficult day of my baseball career,” he wrote in a statement on Monday evening. 'I am devastated to announce that I was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball and the office of the Commissioner, for positive testing on a forbidden substance this season.
'This is especially painful for me because everyone who knows me and has seen me play, know that I am deeply passionate about the game. There is nothing I love more than compete with my teammates and be a favorite with fans.
Atlanta Braves Outfielder Jurickson Profar has tested positively on forbidden fabrics by MLB
The former San Diego Padres star has received a suspension of 80 games through the competition
'I want to apologize to the entire Braves organization, my teammates and the fans. Because of my deep love and respect for this game, it is that I would never consciously do anything to cheat it.
'I was tested my entire career, including eight times last season alone, and never tested positively. I would never willingly take a forbidden substance, but I take full responsibility and accept the decision of MLB.
'I am devastated that I am not on the field with my teammates for the next 80 games. I look forward to competing again at the highest level this season after my return. '
The ban only comes four games in the 2025 season of Braves-De first of the 32-year-old with the franchise.
Profar has brought in a three -year deal with a value of $ 42 million with Atlanta when his long free office ended in January.
The contract came after a breakout season with the Padres, in which Profar .280/.380/.459 (134 Ops+) struck with 24 home runs, which earned him his first All-Star Knik last year.
However, the Braves were swept by the former Profar team in their first four-game series last week.
The left field player appeared in every match in San Diego and went 3 for 15 with a walk and three strikeouts
The Braves came in the week of one of the four Winless teams who left in MLB, opposite the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday evening.
Forbidden HCG is said to be a masking agent that is used to restore natural testosterone after a steroid cycle.
