Braves' Jurickson Profar decision could be carbon copy of Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano blueprint
The Braves have a year to make a Jurickson Profar decision and it might be a lot similar to those that have already been suspended.
Braves' Jurickson Profar decision could be carbon copy of Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano blueprint originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves are once again dealing with their share of injury troubles in the starting rotation.
However, their spring took an even bigger hit when it was announced that Jurickson Profar was suspended for PED use. “Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Profar, 33, is the sixth player to receive a 162-game ban for PED use since Major League Baseball increased the penalty for two-time offenders to a full season in 2014.
He will forfeit the entirety of his $15 million salary,” Jeff Passan wrote. While the Braves will have some financial flexibility from his contract, they may wait before making a move. “Instead, the more likely outcome is that the Braves have a war chest heading into the trade deadline.
If the right player is available, Atlanta has the payroll now to take on almost anyone that is likely to be available. If not, they will remain under the luxury tax threshold and have even more flexibility once the inevitable lockout eventually ends. It may not be the sexy result that some fans want, but it is also a nice benefit to what is otherwise a crummy situation,” HTHB’s Eric Cole wrote.