The Atlanta Braves have finally addressed one of their key offseason needs with the signing of All-Star outfielder on Thursday, giving fans a sense of relief. With Profar on board, there’s no longer the concern of Bryan De La Cruz and Jarred Kelenic both starting in the outfield, and when Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to … Read more
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Sometimes, a small adjustment makes all the difference. Outfielder Jurickson Profar, the Braves’ latest acquisition, credits a swing modification for his standout 2024 season. He posted a .280/.380/.459 line with 24 home runs and 85 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection and Silver Slugger award. Profar made the change … Read more
After being hit by a pitch near his right knee in the sixth inning on Wednesday, Jurickson Profar convinced the staff to let him stay in the game but was removed after hobbling into second base on Xander Bogaerts’ single. X-rays after the game came back negative, and Profar has managed to secure his spot … Read more
The San Diego Padres have officially parted ways with their All-Star outfielder. On Thursday, free agent Jurickson Profar agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, according to multiple reports, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Profar’s lengthy offseason has come to a close. Despite the logical case for a reunion with the Padres, … Read more
The Padres still have a glaring hole in left field with just one month to go before Spring Training. An intriguing option remains available in free agency—an old friend of the organization. Currently, San Diego has no left fielder with MLB experience on their roster. FanGraphs projects Tirso Ornelas to fill the spot, but he … Read more
The San Diego Padres may need a contingency plan if they are unable to re-sign outfielder Jurickson Profar, and one potential option could be former Los Angeles Dodger Alex Verdugo. According to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, Verdugo, now a free agent, could be a target for the Padres should Profar sign elsewhere. The New York … Read more
The San Diego Padres might need to navigate their payroll reduction efforts carefully if they hope to re-sign All-Star in free agency. Profar wants three-year deal in FA ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Jurickson Profar is seeking a three-year deal in free agency, with projections suggesting he could earn up to $40 million annually (h/t … Read more
He has finally put all the pieces together, and the free-agent outfielder is hoping his next contract reflects his breakthrough. Profar, 31, entered the 2024 season with a career .238/.322/.383 slash line but rewarded the San Diego Padres with an impressive .280/.280/.459 performance. Once regarded as one of baseball’s top prospects, Profar earned his first … Read more
