Braves News: Jurickson Profar to Atlanta, Spencer Strider update, and more

After quite an uneventful offseason, the Atlanta Braves have made a splash and signed outfielder Jurickson Profar. He will join the club on a three-year, $42M deal. He will make $12M in 2025 and $15M in both 2026 and 2027.

Profar will take over in left field. Not only is he a solid defender, but Alex Anthopoulos called him the “second-best bat on the market.” He spent the entire 2024 campaign in San Diego, where he logged 158 games and a .280 batting average.

And before you ask, 1% of his salary will be donated to the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

More Braves News:

Though he will not be on the Opening Day roster, Spencer Strider has completed four bullpen sessions this winter and should have a normal spring.

MLB News:

The Toronto Blue Jays recently signed outfielder Anthony Santander to a $92.5M deal. However, $61.75M of that is deferred money. Click here for a full breakdown of the layout.

Major League Baseball has added two minor rule changes ahead of the 2025 season.

The New York Mets have officially announced their two-year, $22M deal with former Brave A.J. Minter. He bid the Braves farewell via Instagram on Thursday.

The New York Yankees claimed a pair of right-handers off waivers, including Allan Winans, who the Braves designated for assignment earlier this week.

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their four-year, $72M contract with left-hander Tanner Scott.

Clayton Kershaw may still have a future in Los Angeles.