It did not take long for Atlanta Braves fans' excitement after the signing of Jurickson Profar to turn to horror in 2025. After just four games, Profar was suspended 80 games for PEDs and it was the beginning of what turned out to be a brutal downward spiral for the Braves. Profar did manage a .803 OPS in the 76 games he played upon his return, but the damage was done.
This put Braves fans in a weird position. On the one hand, Profar served his punishment and he is under contract with Atlanta making real money through 2027, so getting production out of him is desirable.