Jurickson Profar to play in Venezuelan Winter League this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Jurickson Profar will compete for Los Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League this offseason. This decision follows a tumultuous 2026 season in which he missed time due to a second performance-enhancing drug suspension. With uncertainty about his future with the Atlanta Braves, Profar aims to showcase his skills and rebuild his standing within the organization.
- •Profar played only 80 games in 2025, hitting.245 with 14 home runs.
- •He missed the entire 2026 season without pay due to a PED suspension.
- •This offseason stint is seen as pivotal for his career moving forward.
- •Profar's involvement with Los Tiburones reflects ties to teammate Ronald Acuña Jr.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jurickson Profar will play Winter Ball in Venezuela during upcoming offseason
"He’s still with the Braves (for now at least) and he’ll now be playing Winter Ball for a team that’s familiar to Atlanta
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