Braves Face Uncertainty After Jurickson Profar Suffers Left Wrist Injury

Atlanta's key offseason acquisition awaits MRI results following a spring training mishap, raising concerns over outfield depth before Opening Day.

Jurickson Profar, the Braves' $42 million free-agent signing, injured his left wrist during a spring training game while attempting a sliding catch.
Initial X-rays were negative, but an MRI will determine the extent of the injury and whether ligament or tendon damage is present.
Profar was expected to fill a critical role in the Braves' outfield and serve as leadoff hitter while Ronald Acuña Jr. recovers from ACL surgery.
The Braves' outfield depth is already thin, with internal options like Jarred Kelenic and Bryan De La Cruz seen as less reliable replacements.
Atlanta's front office may need to explore trades or free-agent signings if Profar's injury sidelines him for an extended period.