Coming off an 80-game suspension, Jurickson Profar rightfully earned the looming doubts that hung over his head. He had to prove that he could be an All-Star-level, or remotely closer to that level, ballplayer after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.Â
He took some time to find consistency since his return, but with how he’s hitting now, his addition to the Atlanta Braves lineup could still prove to be a worthy one.Â
Since the calendar turned to August, he’s batting .297 with a 1.085 OPS with six home runs and 15 RBIs. This month has brought his slugging percentage up to .