When the Braves signed Jurickson Profar earlier this week, it looked like big trouble for outfielder Jarred Kelenic. However, the front office says that Kelenic will get every opportunity to win a job in right field,
The Atlanta Braves have not made any significant additions to their starting rotation despite losing Max Fried and Charlie Morton. The Braves could swing a trade to find an elite starter.
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Jurickson ... Profar's signing would seem to signal bad news for former top prospect Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic, who was acquired last offseason ...
Jurickson Profar will be the Braves' everyday LF, leaving Jarred Kelenic and Bryan De La Cruz to fight for time. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Kelenic is slated to compete for playing time in right field until Ronald Acuna (knee) returns, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. New signee Jurickson Profar is slated for everyday playing time in left field,
The Atlanta Braves could get desperate in an attempt to stay competitive in the loaded National League East heading into 2025.
The Atlanta Braves are finally making moves, with Jurickson Profar now slated to roam the outfield alongside Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II.
Profar, one-time Texas infielder, now 32, broke into the big leagues at 19 but has been hampered by lack of playing time and uncertainty over how, when, and where he should be used. According to media reports, he had been pursued by several other clubs – including San Diego and Philadelphia – seeking to beef up their batting orders.
Jurickson Profar's signing comes at a crucial time as the Atlanta Braves prepare to open the season without one of their star players.
Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway.
On Friday, the Braves introduced their newest signee. Outfielder Jurickson Profar met with the local media and talked about coming to Atlanta.
Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Braves have struggled to get back to the top of the sport. They've reached the playoffs in the past three seasons but haven't made it past the division series.