When Jurickson Profar got suspended, it was the first of many gut punches the Atlanta Braves would suffer during the 2025 season. It set the stage for a revolving cast of characters in left field that did little to stop the bleeding while the losses piled up. As the injuries elsewhere on the roster mounted, the momentum was rolling downhill for the Braves and by the time Profar returned, Atlanta was effectively out of the playoff race.
It didn't help that upon returning, Profar only managed a .709 OPS while hitting .