Jurickson Profar Returns From 80 Game Suspension, Hits Home Run for Braves
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment to clear a roster spot for Jurickson Profar's return from suspension.
- The Braves designated Verdugo to clear a roster spot for Profar, whose recent slump included a.203/.257/.225 line over 43 games, prompting the move.
- Verdugo posted a.239/.296/.289 line over 213 plate appearances, ranking 217th in wRC+ among 229 players, with no home runs.
- After the move, Braves fans reacted with mixed cheers and boos to Profar, who remains ineligible for postseason play due to his suspension.
- Profar must deliver consistent performance to help the Braves secure a playoff spot, or they risk missing the postseason amid ongoing team struggles.
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Jurickson Profar returns from 80 game suspension, hits home run for Braves
ATLANTA, GA (WJBF)- After an 80-game suspension, Atlanta braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was back in the Atlanta Braves lineup tonight against the Los Angeles Angels. His suspension was due to testing positive for a performance enhancing drug. The left fielder signed a three year, 42-million-dollar deal with the braves back in January. However, if the Braves do end up qualifying for the postseason this year, Profar will not be eligible to pla…
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