Maybe Jurickson Profar’s presence will suddenly help bring the Braves’ offense to life and help the team deal with what has become a very thin rotation. Profar returned from an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension on Wednesday and immediately showed his potential.

Regardless of the doubts brought on by why Profar was absent, there is a needed reality check: It can't get much worse

Verdugo has hit .203 in his last 42 games. Profar will return from an 80-game suspension handed down four days into the season.