MLB.com's Mark Bowman reported the Atlanta Braves are willing to increase their payroll a specific amount before the start of the 2025 season.
After weeks and weeks of silence, the Braves are finally on the board, landing an important piece at a decent price.
Former Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar and the Braves agreed on a three-year, $42 million contract Thursday.
The once highly touted Texas Rangers prospect is coming off a career year with the San Diego Padres, where he hit .280 with 24 home runs and 85 RBIs, earning an All-Star nod and a Silver Slugger.
The former Princess Anne High star averaged 21 points, three rebounds and three assists per game to lead the Wolfpack to wins over Pittsburgh and Virginia.
The latest MLB rumors include Jack Flaherty's potential landing spots, the Mets' continued interest in Pete Alonso, and another international star up for grabs.