In a shock transfer Thursday, the Atlanta Braves made their first huge transfer of the offseason, signing outfielder Jurickson Profar. The deal is for 3 years and price $42M.
Profar has spent the final 5 seasons with the San Diego Padres and had a profession season in 2024.
Profar appeared in a profession excessive 158 video games and set careers highs in batting common, slugging share, on-base share, house runs and RBI. Profar was chosen to the all-star recreation for the primary time in his profession and received his first ever silver slugger award.
Profar will insert into the Braves lineup that can be with out star proper fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. for the primary few months of the season as he’s recovering from a torn ACL.
After a profitable stint within the leadoff spot of the batting order in 2024 for the Padres, Profar would be the early candidate to fill that void in Acuna’s absence from the Braves lineup.
Profar will function Atlanta’s left fielder all through the season, however he does have the flexibility to maneuver round within the outfield in addition to play each second and first base.
There may be concern that 2024 may have been a fluke season for Profar, as he has struggled in his time exterior of San Diego.Â
If he is ready to replicate his efficiency from final season, the Braves could very effectively have the ability to problem each the Phillies and Mets for an NL East title.
