After pretending he was Andruw Jones or Chipper Jones in backyard games as a kid, Profar will be the Braves' everyday left fielder.
The San Diego Padres had to officially say goodbye to Jurickson Profar on Thursday, as the All-Star outfielder signed a three-year deal with the National League
Just like every child playing baseball, outfielder Jurickson Profar dreamed of playing in the major leagues. But MLB.com's Mark Bowman described that Profar's dream was also to wear an Atlanta Braves uniform.
The Baseball Insiders' Robert Murray reported that an NL East rival showed interest in outfielder Jurickson Profar before the 2024 All-Star signed with the Atlanta Braves.
On Friday, the Braves introduced their newest signee. Outfielder Jurickson Profar met with the local media and talked about coming to Atlanta.
Following a standout 2024 season with the San Diego Padres — slashing .280/.380/.459, hitting 24 home runs, driving in 94 runs and earning his first All-Star appearance and Silver Slugger Award — 31-year-old outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year,
Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with the Braves this week, but the Mets were reportedly interested in bringing in the All-Star this offseason.
Jurickson Profar talks about his excitement to join the Braves after watching the team and Andruw Jones when he was growing up
Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves have already stolen free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar from the San Diego Padres, but they could look to poach Ha-Seong Kim, too.
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.