After pretending he was Andruw Jones or Chipper Jones in backyard games as a kid, Profar will be the Braves' everyday left fielder.
Profar, a switch-hitter, began lifting his front leg higher at the start of his swing. He said advice from former major leaguer Fernando Tatis and work with San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. last offseason helped convince him to make the change, which added power to his swing.
A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.
The Braves announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42MM deal. The MVP Sports Group client will make $12MM this year and then $15MM in each of the next two seasons.
Jurickson Profar has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Braves according to Jeff Passan. Profar was a possible free agent target for the Reds. He's signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves according to Bob Nightengale.
The outfielder is set to make $12 million in 2025 and $15 million in each of the following two seasons, according to a release.
Jurickson Profar, a distinguished MLB player, signed a $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves for three years. This follows his previous tenure with the San Diego Padres and a one-year stint with the Colorado Rockies.
Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with the Braves this week, but the Mets were reportedly interested in bringing in the All-Star this offseason.
Based on what the report from MLB.com's Mark Bowman report on how much pay roll the Atlanta Braves are willing to add this offseason, what the team already spen
Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.
Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer doesn't sound covinced outfielder Jurickson Profar will be able to repeat the numbers he posted in his 2024 breakout campaign