Jurickson Profar and Johan Rojas Facing Long MLB Drug Suspensions
Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug violation, costing the Atlanta Braves outfielder his $15M salary.Johan Rojas of the Philadelphia Phillies also received an 80-game ban for a first offense and was removed from his World Baseball Classic roster.Both players and the MLBPA are expected to challenge the disciplines through an arbitrator as their respective teams adjust their season lineups.The penalties highlight strict enforcement of drug policies following Profar's previous suspension for a hormone linked to testosterone production.