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.
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.
After weeks of rumors and speculation, Jurickson Profar has finally made a decision on his future. Profar has agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced on Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves finally make noise in the offseason by signing 2024 NL All-Star Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal.
After weeks and weeks of silence, the Braves are finally on the board, landing an important piece at a decent price.
The Atlanta Braves awoke from their offseason slumber by adding a major piece to their 2025 roster, reportedly agreeing to terms with free agent Jurickson Profar.
The Braves also signed Bryan De La Cruz to a one-year deal on Dec. 16 to add outfield depth, but the team otherwise had a quiet offseason before the addition of Profar. A switch-hitter, he will join Michael Harris, Jarred Kelenic, Eli White and De La Cruz as Atlanta's top outfielders.
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.
Less than a month away from Spring Training, Jurickson Profar and Pete Alonso are still free agents, leading analyst Robert Murray to explore their fit with the Los Angeles Angels.
Jurickson Profar, a distinguished MLB player, signed a $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves for three years. This follows his previous tenure with
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.