When the Braves signed Jurickson Profar earlier this week, it looked like big trouble for outfielder Jarred Kelenic. However, the front office says that Kelenic will get every opportunity to win a job in right field,
Kelenic is slated to compete for playing time in right field until Ronald Acuna (knee) returns, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. New signee Jurickson Profar is slated for everyday playing time in left field,
Profar's signing would seem to signal bad news for former top prospect Jarred Kelenic ... the Braves have Ronald Acuna Jr., Bryan De La Cruz, Michael Harris II, Kelenic, Profar, Carlos D.
In light of Ronald Acuna Jr. not being available when Opening Day hits, the Atlanta Braves has addressed their outfield by signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million, deal on Thursday.
Acuna (knee) is expected to miss the first month or so of the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Everything appears to have gone swimmingly with Acuna's rehab from June 2024 surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.
At this time last year, the Atlanta Braves were hoping Ronald Acuña Jr. could win back-to-back ... to be manned by Bryan De La Cruz and Jarred Kelenic, neither of whom had league-average stats ...
With Ronald Acuña Jr. not expected in the Opening Day lineup ... has spent the majority of his career in left field, where Jarred Kelenic is presently slated to start. Before the Profar signing ...
Jarred will have every opportunity ... Right now, the Braves have Ronald Acuna Jr., Bryan De La Cruz, Michael Harris II, Kelenic, Profar, Carlos D. Rodriguez, Eli White and Luke Williams as ...
The Braves have only made one notable move this offseason, signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year deal. The outfield was the single biggest area of the team that needed bolstering, but it’s not the only one.
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Profar, a switch-hitter, began lifting his front leg higher at the start of his swing. He said advice from former major leaguer Fernando Tatis and work with San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. last offseason helped convince him to make the change, which added power to his swing.