After pretending he was Andruw Jones or Chipper Jones in backyard games as a kid, Profar will be the Braves' everyday left fielder.

It sounds like the Atlanta Braves are still kicking the tires on a potential trade for Dylan Cease and/or Michael King, but they are far from alone in doing so.

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time All-Star at 31 with San Diego. That important tweak to his swing also helped lead Profar to Atlanta.

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 has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Braves according to Jeff Passan. Profar was a possible free agent target for the Reds. He's signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves according to Bob Nightengale.

On Friday, the Braves introduced their newest signee. Outfielder Jurickson Profar met with the local media and talked about coming to Atlanta.

Atlanta agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million contract with Profar on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The Atlanta Braves today signed OF Jurickson Profar to a three-year major league contract worth $42 million, with the outfielder set to make $12 million in 2025 and $15 million in each of the following two seasons.

Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

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 Baseball Insiders' Robert Murray reported that an NL East rival showed interest in outfielder Jurickson Profar before the 2024 All-Star signed with the Atlanta Braves.