Few teams were more desperate to put 2024 behind them than the Atlanta Braves. Last season was plagued by bad luck, with the club losing several key players to lengthy or season-ending injuries. Yet, even with the start of a new year, Atlanta’s misfortune seems to be sticking around—at least if Jurickson Profar’s recent spring training incident is any sign.
Profar was forced to leave the Braves’ Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after he landed awkwardly on his left forearm while attempting a diving catch. The veteran outfielder immediately took off his glove and rolled on the ground in obvious pain.
Thankfully, according to the Braves’ latest update, Jurickson Profar appears to have avoided a serious injury. The team announced that the 32-year-old suffered a “jammed left wrist,” and initial X-rays were negative. His removal from the game seems to have been mostly precautionary, but it’s yet another reminder that luck hasn’t been on Atlanta’s side.
Despite finishing the 2024 season with an 89-73 record and earning a postseason spot, it was a year full of disappointment. The roster was decimated by injuries, and their playoff run ended almost as soon as it began.
Jurickson Profar’s spring training injury is a terrible omen for Braves 2025 campaign
The Braves signed Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal earlier this offseason, envisioning him as a key piece alongside Michael Harris and Ronald Acuña Jr. in the outfield. After his breakout 2024 season with the San Diego Padres, Atlanta had high hopes for Profar—but they were nearly dashed with his recent injury scare.
Jurickson Profar landed awkwardly on his arm and left the game after this play.
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Profar is expected to lead off for the Braves’ powerful lineup while Acuña recovers from his torn ACL and will also serve as a middle-of-the-order presence once the lineup is fully intact. So far in spring training, however, Profar has gotten off to a slow start, collecting just two hits in 10 at-bats. Still, the former All-Star showcased an impressive mix of power and contact during his time with the Padres last year.
The hope is that Profar will be back on the field soon. While he seems to have avoided a serious injury, he’s not entirely in the clear yet. Health will be crucial for Atlanta, a team with World Series aspirations that looks as dangerous as any when fully healthy—but staying on the field remains their biggest challenge.
