Braves' Jurickson Profar Cleared for Opening Day After Wrist Injury Scare

The Atlanta Braves' newly signed outfielder avoided serious injury and is expected to start the season on time after a recent wrist injury in spring training.

Jurickson Profar, the Braves' key offseason acquisition, suffered a left wrist injury during a spring training game but has been diagnosed with a bone bruise following clean X-rays and a CT scan.
Profar is expected to be ready for Opening Day on March 27, where the Braves will face his former team, the San Diego Padres, at Petco Park.
The 32-year-old outfielder signed a three-year, $42 million deal with Atlanta after a career-best season with the Padres, where he posted a .280/.380/.459 slash line with 24 home runs and 85 RBIs.
Profar is set to play a crucial role in Atlanta's lineup, especially with Ronald Acuña Jr. sidelined until May as he recovers from knee surgery, and catcher Sean Murphy out with a cracked rib.
The Braves' outfield depth remains under scrutiny, with Jarred Kelenic and Bryan De La Cruz as backup options, but Profar's availability provides some much-needed stability.