Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. makes a bold claim about Jurickson Profar’s $42 million contract

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 7, 2025, 22:32 IST

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Ronald Acuna Jr. has praised the Atlanta Braves' recent acquisition of Jurickson Profar, declaring him the best outfielder in MLB. Profar joined the Braves on a $42 million contract for three seasons, raising expectations for the team's performance in the upcoming season.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. makes a bold claim about Jurickson Profar’s $42 million contract

Ronald Acuna Jr. via Instagram

Atlanta Braves’ right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not only popular for his electric speed and terrific hitting skills but also for his contribution to the MLB team as a true teammate. The three-time Silver Slugger recipient did not hold back from reacting to the recent acquisition of the Atlanta Braves for the 2025 season. Former Colorado Rockies star Jurickson Profar signed a $42 million contract with the Braves for the upcoming three seasons in January 2025.
According to Ronald Acuna Jr., Profar’s addition to the MLB team has been one of the best things that happened with the Atlanta Braves during the off-season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. makes a bold declaration about Braves' newly acquired talent Jurickson Profar

During the 2025 off-season, when the Dodgers and the Mets were busy reshuffling their team for the upcoming season, the Atlanta Braves even went ahead and signed a $42 million deal with San Diego Padres alum Jurickson Profar. The Curaçaoan professional baseball outfielder has already elevated the expectations of the MLB fans and followers. Profar was openly welcomed by his new team members, and a few prominent faces from the Braves even spoke about their excitement to have the baseball athlete on the roster.

Ronald Acuna Jr. was quite vocal about his excitement around his new teammate, Jurickson Profar. He even believes that Profar would significantly impact the team’s performance. During a conversation with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Acuna Jr. spoke about Profar and claimed that he is the best outfielder in the MLB. He said-
“The best outfield in baseball.”
While talking about his improved English, Rosenthal questioned Acuna Jr. if he would be doing his interviews in English, Acuna Jr. looked at his interpreter Franco Garcia and said,
“Franco, he lost his job.”

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With Ronald Acuna Jr. on board and Jurickson Profar coming to the Atlanta Braves after a noteworthy season that even went on to earn him an All-Star appearance, the reputed MLB team is up for making its presence felt in the race for the ring during the World Series Championship. Statistically, Acuna Jr.’s presence in the team would be complemented in one of the best possible ways by Profar.

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