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Jurickson Profar suspended 162 games for second PED violation
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Major League Baseball suspended Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar for 162 games on Tuesday after he tested positive for exogenous testosterone and its metabolites. This marks his second violation of the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, following an 80-game ban in 2025. The suspension, effective Friday, March 6, bars him from the entire 2026 season, postseason, and the World Baseball Classic.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to a left oblique strain, manager Walt Weiss announced during spring training in North Port, Florida. Strider felt a slight pull after a minor-league start against the Red Sox on Tuesday and was scratched from Monday's scheduled outing against the Pirates due to lingering discomfort.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Joey Wentz has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, confirmed by MRI on Monday after a collision in a spring training game. The injury adds to the team's mounting rotation woes, following procedures for Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. Manager Walt Weiss expressed sympathy for Wentz while highlighting opportunities for others like Martín Pérez.
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery on Sunday to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, sidelining him for four to five months. The 30-year-old infielder suffered the injury after slipping on ice in South Korea. With Kim out until at least May, utilityman Mauricio Dubón is expected to start at shortstop.
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The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired utility infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. The trade, completed on Monday, adds depth to the Rays' infield and pitching staff while bringing back a former Rays prospect. To accommodate the additions, the Rays designated Osvaldo Bido and Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II endured a challenging first half of the 2025 season but showed promise in the second half with key adjustments to his swing. Despite inconsistencies since his 2022 Rookie of the Year win, teammates remain optimistic about his potential. Harris played a career-high 160 games last year, setting the stage for renewed expectations.
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A prediction suggests that Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will leave the team as a free agent and sign with the AL contender Cleveland Guardians. Ozuna, a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger, had a solid but below-par 2025 season with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs. The Braves face decisions on replacing him if he departs.
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