When Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games, it wasn't clear he would have a real role for the Braves even when he was able to return. After all, why give everyday at-bats to someone who wouldn't even be eligible for the postseason?

The Atlanta Braves have been without outfielder Jurickson Profar for much of the season, as he’s been serving an 80-game suspension for PED use. With the team already having played 70 games on the season, Profar is making a step toward his eventual return to the field.

The Atlanta Braves have been without Jurickson Profar since early in the season after the outfielder was hit with an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's joint drug prevention and treatment program.