Braves Manager Weiss Addresses Profar's Second PED Suspension

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss comments again on outfielder Jurickson Profar's second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss continues to address the fallout surrounding outfielder Jurickson Profar following the veteran's suspension for violating Major League Baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy. The situation has quickly become one of the most significant storylines surrounding the club as the organization prepares for Opening Day 2026.

Why it matters

The news immediately placed added attention on leadership within the Braves clubhouse as the team enters a new era under Weiss following Brian Snitker's retirement. Profar's suspension carries major implications for both the player and the organization, as he will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season and is also ineligible to participate in the ongoing World Baseball Classic.

The details

Major League Baseball announced on March 3, 2026, that the former San Diego Padres All-Star would receive a 162-game suspension after testing positive for exogenous testosterone. The penalty was issued under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and marks the second PED violation of Profar's career. He previously served an 80-game suspension during the 2025 season.

  • On March 3, 2026, MLB announced Profar's 162-game suspension.
  • Profar previously served an 80-game suspension during the 2025 season.

The players

Walt Weiss

The new manager of the Atlanta Braves, taking over for the recently retired Brian Snitker.

Jurickson Profar

A veteran outfielder for the Atlanta Braves who has been suspended twice for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy.

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What they’re saying

“He was going to have to win us over, certainly win me over, and he did.”

— Walt Weiss, Atlanta Braves Manager (Foul Territory TV)

What’s next

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