Andruw Jones, the iconic outfielder of the Atlanta Braves, is on the verge of entering the Hall of Fame, but not this year. According to Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, Jones is projected to receive around 72.1% of the votes, just shy of the 75% needed for induction. The Baseball Hall of Fame tracker shows him at 72.6%, with only 45.7% of ballots accounted for, indicating potential for change.

Jones's career was remarkable, featuring ten Gold Gloves and five All-Star appearances. Despite missing out this year, many believe he could finally get his chance next year, particularly as the All-Star festivities take place in Atlanta. Meanwhile, fellow Braves alum Billy Wagner is projected for a better chance, sitting comfortably at 84.4%.

The Atlanta Braves are prioritizing an outfield bat this offseason, especially to cover for Ronald Acuña Jr. while he recovers. A suggestion from The Athletic's David O’Brien highlights free agent Jurickson Profar as a strong candidate due to his impressive numbers and connection with Braves star Ozzie Albies.

Profar, coming off a career-best season with the San Diego Padres, showcased his abilities with a .280 batting average, 24 home runs, and an OPS of .839. His friendship with Albies could play a pivotal role in his potential signing. Despite uncertainty about repeating last season's success, Profar's track record offers more reliability compared to current Braves outfielders.

The fantasy baseball offseason is buzzing with updates, but the focus remains on other sports like the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Key stories this week include Mookie Betts shifting back to the infield, which has minor fantasy implications.

Shohei Ohtani's shoulder surgery could affect his pitching timeline, yet he remains a top pick. Willson Contreras is transitioning to first base, potentially boosting his offensive output, while the Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider will miss Opening Day due to injuries, impacting their draft value.

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are both dealing with injuries that will likely prevent them from being available for Opening Day. This update comes from Alex Anthopoulos, the president of baseball operations, during the General Manager Meetings.