Former Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Minter has love for the franchise, but he proved Alex Anthopoulos right by signing with the Mets.
Following the Jurickson Profar signing, what’s next for the Atlanta Braves? Many fans would point to the pitching staff, which makes sense. The club has watched three staples of their staff walk in free agency.
The Atlanta Braves finally made a noteworthy deal on Thursday with the signing of outfielder Jurickson Profar. The contract answered the outfield question, but there are still a few holes in the lineup up for grabs.
The Atlanta Braves broke their offseason silence last night, inking a deal with All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar. The signing was first reported by Jeff Passan, and the Braves later announced the details of the contract.
Of all the holes the Braves needed to fill this offseason, the outfield was by far the most glaring. Alex Anthopoulos addressed that by signing All-Star switch-hitter Jurickson Profar to a three-year contract on Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves' plummeting payroll is proof of Alex Anthopoulos falling asleep at the wheel when the Braves need him most.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos met with the media last night, primarily to talk about the team’s newest addition, Jurickson Profar, and what other moves the club could have up their sleeve before the start of the season.
So far, GM Alex Anthopoulos has kept costs low while barely touching the roster. Anthopoulos’ gamble is based on the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley and Spencer Strider carrying the Braves over the hump in 2025.
Training is just a few weeks away, the Braves have yet to make a single noteworthy acquisition, and while there are still some big names left on the market, it’s dwindling fast.
When Alex Anthopoulos spoke with the media following the Atlanta Braves signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year deal, he didn’t just discuss the Profar signing. He also talked about their other offseason dealings.
This offseason for the Atlanta Braves has been shocking. After hinting at significant adds, Alex Anthopoulos has only lost players this winter. Today, another Brave chose a division rival in free agency.
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.