Dodgers Fans React to Longtime Rival Jurickson Profar Receiving Massive Suspension

Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) reacts at bat in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Former San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar has some bad blood with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

An April dispute last season about a pitch he thought was a little too far inside featured an exchange of words with catcher Will Smith and a bench-clearing scrum. A stare-down with fans on the Padres' way to losing to the Dodgers in the NLDS capped off a drama-filled season.

After just four games on his new ball club, the Atlanta Braves, Profar tested positive for hCG — a banned substance in MLB — and will be suspended for 80 games.

Read more: Former Padres Star, Dodgers Nemesis Faces Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance

Breaking: Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is being suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy, sources confirmed to @JeffPassan.

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 31, 2025

Dodgers fans were quick to take a victory lap — and defend Will Smith — after the Profar news surfaced on social media.

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PED Suspensions
Jurickson Profar: 1
Will Smith: 0 pic.twitter.com/ICkso8UMSV

— ⚢ aurora (@SapphicTGirl33) March 31, 2025

Profar and Tatis pic.twitter.com/KIsv3FFU83

— Boaty McBoatface (@srqstockpicker) March 31, 2025

jurickson profar braves highlights

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— i hate the braves (@HonestBravesFan) March 31, 2025

profar’s downfall… don’t speak on will smith again pic.twitter.com/Wm5Vdb3GL4

— dee 🧚🏽🌷✨ (@medeecine) March 31, 2025

COME OUT @DevineGospel

WHERES PROFAR pic.twitter.com/0g0MDLBY6K

— Dodgers Muse (@LADodgersMuse) March 31, 2025

All of Profar’s raw power numbers and game power numbers coincidentally all reached career highs last year pic.twitter.com/14iX2gSFnM

— Danny (@dannybarrand_) March 31, 2025

so profar is getting suspended right before his first time back at dodger stadium since the NLDS? pic.twitter.com/iAhm8MCTPe

— WS CHAMP WEX (@lexiebu) March 31, 2025

profar took this literally https://t.co/HubeBffoN9

— 🦋👸🏽🫧 (@allegedashley) March 31, 2025

Profar's Braves are getting set for a three-game series against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. Profar, however, won't be in the lineup as he serves a suspension.

Read more: Former Padres Star Jurickson Profar Breaks Silence After Receiving Massive Suspension

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