Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway.
The move comes after Profar’s breakout season in 2024, which saw him post career highs in home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and OPS at 31 years old in San Diego—making his first All-Star Game and winning his first Silver Slugger while helping the Padres push the Dodgers to five games in the NLDS.
The Atlanta Braves have made a major splash in free agency, signing All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract. Profar, 31, is coming off a career-best season with the San Diego Padres,
Profar, 32, and the Padres were never close in talks for a reunion.
After being one of the best free-agent bargains last offseason, Jurickson Profar is reportedly joining a new team. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Profar
The Atlanta Braves are finally making moves, with Jurickson Profar now slated to roam the outfield alongside Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II.
The outfielder is set to make $12 million in 2025 and $15 million in each of the following two seasons, according to a release.
The Braves also signed Bryan De La Cruz to a one-year deal Dec. 16 to add outfield depth but otherwise had a quiet offseason before the addition of Profar. Profar, a switch-hitter, will join Michael Harris, Jarred Kelenic, De La Cruz and Eli White as Atlanta's top outfielders. Acuña could be ready to join the team in May or June.
Profar, a former No. 1 prospect who made his debut with Texas in 2012, earned his first All-Star selection last season with the San Diego Padres.
Profar, who had his best season in 2024, most recently played with the San Diego Padres and could to take the Braves' outfield to the next level.
Profar, a switch-hitting outfielder, will help the Braves fill Ronald Acuña Jr.’s absence, and could be their starting left fielder when Acuna returns.
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