The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal, viewing him as a significant contributor to their offense. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos expressed confidence in Profar's hitting potential, highlighting his recent swing improvements that mirrored changes seen in players like Justin Turner. With Ronald Acuña Jr. out to start the season and a history of injury struggles in the outfield, Profar's addition aims to bolster the team's lineup and fill gaps created by injuries among current outfielders.
Getting a switch-hitting bat with on-base skills and contact skills [...] We really buy into the significant swing changes he made from '23 to '24.
He was the second-best bat on the free agency market this offseason behind Juan Soto... we still believe in what Profar can deliver.
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