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.

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.

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,

Unfortunately, that pivot doesn't seem to be going all that well at the moment. Not only did Anthopoulos whiff on one of his top targets on Wednesday, but he let that target go to the team's fiercest rival. And even worse, he didn't seem to try all that hard to keep it from happening.

The Braves had a quiet winter before signing left fielder Jurickson Profar last week, a significant addition who immediately bolstered their lineup and gave them a formidable outfield when fully healthy.

The Atlanta Braves finally made a big splash and signed Jurickson Profar to sure up the outfield situation, as well as some infield depth if needed. Now, there is one area that has been weakened significantly since the end of the 2024 season.

The Braves’ offseason focus has shifted to the pitching staff after the signing of Jurickson Profar, with MLB.com’s Mark Bowman recently reporting that

Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer doesn't sound covinced outfielder Jurickson Profar will be able to repeat the numbers he posted in his 2024 breakout campaign

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.