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.

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

The Atlanta Braves have already stolen free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar from the San Diego Padres, but they could look to poach Ha-Seong Kim, too.

Back in December, the Mets reportedly offered Teoscar Hernández a two-year deal, indicating a willingness to add to the outfield. However, that was before Winker was re-signed. The fact that they apparently hung around the Profar market even with Winker on the roster suggests a willingness to continue adding.

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

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

Jurickson Profar talks about his excitement to join the Braves after watching the team and Andruw Jones when he was growing up

The Atlanta Braves awoke from their offseason slumber by adding a major piece to their 2025 roster, reportedly agreeing to terms with free agent Jurickson Profar.

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.

Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with the Braves this week, but the Mets were reportedly interested in bringing in the All-Star this offseason.

Following a standout 2024 season with the San Diego Padres — slashing .280/.380/.459, hitting 24 home runs, driving in 94 runs and earning his first All-Star appearance and Silver Slugger Award — 31-year-old outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year,