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 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.