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San Francisco Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Braves' Schwellenbach out with broken elbow. Profar returns from drug suspension and Verdugo cut
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach broke his right elbow during a start last weekend and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday as left fielder Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-game drug suspension and slumping outfielder Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment. Schwellenbach said he felt tightness while pitching for Atlanta against Philadelphia on Saturday, when he threw 90 pitches. He allowed one run and three hits over seven innings. He felt sore the following day and imaging Monday revealed a small fracture at the top of the elbow. Schwellenbach said he was told this was a freak accident and said he hopes to be back this season. A 25-year-old in his second big league season, Schwellenbach is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA and leads the Braves in wins, WHIP (0.967) and innings (110 2/3). He has won six of his last seven decisions. Atlanta's rotation already was missing Chris Sale (broken rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (Tommy John surgery) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder surgery). "We're pushing young guys all the time, and may end up that we have to do it again," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Schwellenbach was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. Right-hander Daysbel Hernández, sidelined from the Braves since June 4 by right forearm inflammation, finished his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett and was activated from the 15-day IL. Left-hander Austin Cox was recalled from the Stripers and right-hander Kevin Herget optioned to Gwinnett. Profar returned after an 80-game suspension announced March 31 following a positive test for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program. He missed 93 days, causing him to lose exactly half his $12 million salary. He is ineligible for the postseason. 'I'm responsible,' said Profar, who addressed his teammates Wednesday. 'There's there's no excuses. I'm responsible for what goes into my body.' The 32-year-old was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger last season when he batted .280 and set career highs with 24 homers and 85 RBIs for San Diego. He signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in the offseason. In his absence, Braves left fielders entered Wednesday last in the major leagues with two home runs and a .523 OPS. Verdugo agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract late in spring training. The 29-year-old made his big league season debut on April 18 and hit .239 with no homers and 12 RBIs in 56 games. ___
Fox Sports
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Braves' Schwellenbach out with broken elbow. Profar returns from drug suspension and Verdugo cut
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach broke his right elbow during a start last weekend and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday as left fielder Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-game drug suspension and slumping outfielder Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment. Schwellenbach said he felt tightness while pitching for Atlanta against Philadelphia on Saturday, when he threw 90 pitches. He allowed one run and three hits over seven innings. He felt sore the following day and imaging Monday revealed a small fracture at the top of the elbow. Schwellenbach said he was told this was a freak accident and said he hopes to be back this season. A 25-year-old in his second big league season, Schwellenbach is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA and leads the Braves in wins, WHIP (0.967) and innings (110 2/3). He has won six of his last seven decisions. Atlanta's rotation already was missing Chris Sale (broken rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (Tommy John surgery) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder surgery). "We're pushing young guys all the time, and may end up that we have to do it again," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Schwellenbach was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. Right-hander Daysbel Hernandez, sidelined from the Braves since June 4 by right forearm inflammation, finished his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett and was activated from the 15-day IL. Left-hander Austin Cox was recalled from the Stripers and right-hander Kevin Herget optioned to Gwinnett. Profar returned after an 80-game suspension announced March 31 following a positive test for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program. He missed 93 days, causing him to lose exactly half his $12 million salary. He is ineligible for the postseason. 'I'm responsible,' said Profar, who addressed his teammates Wednesday. 'There's there's no excuses. I'm responsible for what goes into my body.' The 32-year-old was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger last season when he batted .280 and set career highs with 24 homers and 85 RBIs for San Diego. He signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in the offseason. In his absence, Braves left fielders entered Wednesday last in the major leagues with two home runs and a .523 OPS. Verdugo agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract late in spring training. The 29-year-old made his big league season debut on April 18 and hit .239 with no homers and 12 RBIs in 56 games. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Braves' Schwellenbach out with broken elbow. Profar returns from drug suspension and Verdugo cut
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach broke his right elbow during a start last weekend and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday as left fielder Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-game drug suspension and slumping outfielder Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment. Schwellenbach said he felt tightness while pitching for Atlanta against Philadelphia on Saturday, when he threw 90 pitches. He allowed one run and three hits over seven innings. He felt sore the following day and imaging Monday revealed a small fracture at the top of the elbow. Schwellenbach said he was told this was a freak accident and said he hopes to be back this season. A 25-year-old in his second big league season, Schwellenbach is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA and leads the Braves in wins, WHIP (0.967) and innings (110 2/3). He has won six of his last seven decisions. Atlanta's rotation already was missing Chris Sale (broken rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (Tommy John surgery) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder surgery). 'We're pushing young guys all the time, and may end up that we have to do it again,' Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Schwellenbach was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. Right-hander Daysbel Hernández, sidelined from the Braves since June 4 by right forearm inflammation, finished his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett and was activated from the 15-day IL. Left-hander Austin Cox was recalled from the Stripers and right-hander Kevin Herget optioned to Gwinnett. Profar returned after an 80-game suspension announced March 31 following a positive test for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program. He missed 93 days, causing him to lose exactly half his $12 million salary. He is ineligible for the postseason. 'I'm responsible,' said Profar, who addressed his teammates Wednesday. 'There's there's no excuses. I'm responsible for what goes into my body.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The 32-year-old was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger last season when he batted .280 and set career highs with 24 homers and 85 RBIs for San Diego. He signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in the offseason. In his absence, Braves left fielders entered Wednesday last in the major leagues with two home runs and a .523 OPS. Verdugo agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract late in spring training. The 29-year-old made his big league season debut on April 18 and hit .239 with no homers and 12 RBIs in 56 games. ___ AP MLB:
CBC
08-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar gets 80-game ban for PED violation
Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use. Major League Baseball announced Monday that Profar tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program. The suspension of Profar is effective immediately. Barring postponed games, Profar would be eligible to return June 29 against Philadelphia and would lose $5,806,440 of his $12 million US salary. He is also ineligible for the post-season. Profar called it the "most difficult day of my baseball career" and said he would never knowingly cheat. "This is especially painful for me because anyone who knows me and has seen me play knows I am deeply passionate about the game," he said in a statement. "There is nothing I love more than competing with my teammates and being a fan favourite. I want to apologize to the entire Braves organization, my teammates and the fans. "It is because of my deep love and respect for this game that I would never knowingly do anything to cheat it. I have been tested my entire career, including eight times last season alone, and have never tested positive. I would never willingly take a banned substance, but I take full responsibility and accept MLB's decision." The 32-year-old Profar was an all-star and won a Silver Slugger last season when he batted .280 and set career highs with 24 homers and 85 runs batted in for San Diego. He then signed a three-year, $42 million contract with Atlanta in the off-season. Profar is the fourth player who has been suspended this year for violating the performance-enhancing substance policy, with the others coming under the minor league program and the program for minor leaguers assigned outside the United States and Canada. Two players were suspended last year under the major league drug program. Noelvi Marte, a 22-year-old infielder who was considered Cincinnati's top prospect, missed the first 80 games following a positive test for boldenone. Toronto infielder Orelvis Martinez was suspended for 80 games on June 23 following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug clomiphene, an announcement made two days after his major league debut.
Chicago Tribune
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar gets an 80-game suspension for PED use and is ineligible for the postseason
NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use. Major League Baseball announced Monday that Profar tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the joint drug prevention and treatment program. Profar's suspension is effective immediately. Barring postponed games, he would be eligible to return June 29 against the Philadelphia Phillies and would lose $5,806,440 of his $12 million salary. He is also ineligible for the postseason. Profar called it the 'most difficult day of my baseball career' and said he would never knowingly cheat. 'This is especially painful for me because anyone who knows me and has seen me play knows I am deeply passionate about the game,' he said in a statement. 'There is nothing I love more than competing with my teammates and being a fan favorite. I want to apologize to the entire Braves organization, my teammates and the fans. 'It is because of my deep love and respect for this game that I would never knowingly do anything to cheat it. I have been tested my entire career, including eight times last season alone, and have never tested positive. I would never willingly take a banned substance, but I take full responsibility and accept MLB's decision.' The 32-year-old Profar was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger award last season, when he batted .280 and set career highs with 24 homers and 85 RBIs for the San Diego Padres. He signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in the offseason. Profar is the fourth player suspended this year for violating the performance-enhancing substance policy, with the others coming under the minor-league program and the program for minor-leaguers assigned outside the United States and Canada. Two players were suspended last year under the major-league drug program. Noelvi Marté, a 22-year-old infielder who was considered the Cincinnati Reds' top prospect, missed the first 80 games after a positive test for boldenone. Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez was suspended for 80 games on June 23 after a positive test for clomiphene, an announcement made two days after his major-league debut.
