Braves Make Jurickson Profar Announcement Ahead of Mets Series

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Graves | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 3:32 PM ET

Left field has been a revolving door for the Atlanta Braves this season, with the team struggling to find steady production from the position.

Some help could soon arrive, as Jurickson Profar is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Profar, 32, was Atlanta's lone significant free agent addition last winter, signing a three-year, $42 million deal in January. He was pencilled in as the team's starting left fielder, but has yet to play a home game for the Braves.

After appearing in four games, a series against the San Diego Padres, Profar was handed an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs on March 31.

Initially eligible to return on June 29, rainouts have pushed that date back to Jul 2. Any further postponements would delay Profar's return another day.

Braves left fielders have combined to hit just .217 with two home runs, a .283 slugging percentage (29th in the majors at the position) and a .554 OPS (29th).

Atlanta is currently 13 games back of the New York Mets for the National League East division lead and 7 1/2 games out of the final Wild Card spot.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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