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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday he was disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension<\/a> for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Profar was suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.<\/p>\n

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