On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves played the second game of their series with the San Francisco Giants (at Truist Park) in Georgia.
The Braves lost by a score of 7-5.
Chipper Jones Made Statement About Profar
GettyFormer Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones walks to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior the game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on April 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Despite their recent struggles, the Braves have been one of the best teams in the MLB this year.
It’s worth pointing out that they have been without Jurickson Profar (who was suspended for the entire 2026 season).
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote (on March 3): “Source confirms: Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar suspended 162 games for second violation of MLB’s joint drug policy.”
In an interview on March 25 (via 680 The Fan), Braves legend Chipper Jones was asked for his thoughts.
Host: “Chip, I want you to take me back to your playing days. If a Profar situation had happened where somebody got popped two years in a row, you’re in the clubhouse as a player, would you have been able to bite your tongue?”
Jones: “Probably not… I like JP. He’s a good kid. He’s obviously made some bad decisions… You know, I probably wouldn’t have done it publicly or in front of the club, but you know, we probably would have had a conversation at some point… It’s a tough one to kind of realize, especially the kind of money that he was set to make last year and this year, and now he’s not going to get it. And, you know, kind of a tough conversation to have with mama and the kiddos when you get home, isn’t it?”
Looking At Profar’s Career
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Jurickson Profar #7 of the Atlanta Braves bats in the eighth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on September 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Profar played the first five seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers.
He then had stints with the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres (twice) and Colorado Rockies.
In 2024, Profar made the MLB All-Star Game with San Diego.
Over 1,199 career games, he is batting .245 with 995 hits, 125 home runs, 487 RBIs, 584 runs and 66 stolen bases.
Braves Right Now
GettyManager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are the first-place team in the National League East with a 46-27 record in 73 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 22-13 in 35 games at home).
Chipper Jones Made Honest Statement About Suspended Atlanta Braves Player