Mon Mar 31 20:40:00 UTC 2025: **Padres Lose Productive Outfielder Profar to Braves Amidst Ownership Uncertainty**
San Diego, CA – The San Diego Padres have lost a key player to free agency, with outfielder Jurickson Profar signing with the Atlanta Braves. Profar, who had a stellar 2024 season with a .280/.380/.459 slash line, 24 home runs, and 85 RBIs, cited the Padres’ ongoing ownership issues as a factor in his decision.
Despite expressing a desire to return to San Diego, Profar revealed he never received a contract offer from the Padres’ front office, despite his agent having some preliminary discussions with the team. This surprised many baseball analysts who anticipated a reunion, especially after the Padres’ pursuit of Roki Sasaki concluded. The Padres ultimately opted for more budget-friendly replacements.
The team’s decision to let Profar walk leaves a significant hole in their outfield, prompting questions about the Padres’ offseason strategy. While the team’s CEO has previously emphasized the importance of fan support in enabling high spending, the lack of a contract offer for a highly productive player like Profar raises eyebrows.
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