Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, adding to a lineup looking to recover after a challenging season. Profar, 31, had a breakout year with the San Diego Padres, achieving a .280 batting average and 24 home runs. He joins a talented outfield alongside Ronald Acuña Jr., who is currently rehabbing from a torn ACL. Profar’s ability to slot into various positions in the batting order will be crucial as the Braves aim to bounce back from their previous postseason exit.

The Braves, known for their aggressive offseason strategies, have seen key players like Max Fried and Charlie Morton depart for other teams. Profar's addition marks Atlanta's first significant signing of the winter, as they seek to boost their offensive capabilities after a disappointing playoff performance. The Braves are betting on Profar's energy to reinvigorate a team that previously set a franchise record for slugging percentage in 2023 but faltered in the postseason.