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.

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.

Alex Anthopoulos finally got the Atlanta Braves on the board in free agency by signing outfielder Jurickson Profar, but his work can't be done if he wants to keep pace with the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Braves recently made a move to improve their outfield but still have a ways to go to build a World Series-caliber roster and it starts with starting pitching. Here are three names Alex Anthopoulos should consider.

AJ Minter spent eight tremendous years with the Atlanta Braves, winning a World Series in 2021 as a key member of their bullpen in The Battery. Minter's loss will be felt not just on the roster, but by the Braves fanbase as well,

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.

The Braves haven’t been very busy this offseason. The only worthwhile acquisition Atlanta has been involved in was the Jurickson Profar signing. Granted, the roster was never in dire need of an overhaul,

The Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos indicated to reporters what his next move could be this offseason.

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

Profar finalized a $1 million deal with the Padres last Feb. 24, then hit .280 with 24 home runs in a long-awaited breakout at 31.

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.

Alex Anthopoulos waited for the right opportunity, like he has stated all offseason, and it paid off. With Jurickson Profar now in Atlanta, the outlook for 2025 looks brighter than ever.