Braves Linked To Trade For $4.5 Million Star After Jurickson Profar Suspension
The Atlanta Braves desperately need to replace outfielder Jurickson Profar after the star was handed an 80-game suspension for failing a drug test. Beyond that, Profar will be ineligible for the postseason if the Braves can turn their season around and make it there.
FanSided’s Jacob Mountz recently suggested the Braves could swing a blockbuster trade for injured Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sánchez to replace the aforementioned Profar. “Sánchez frequently makes hard contact and produces stellar exit velocities. Despite this, his results are not ideal,” Mountz wrote. “In 2024, Sánchez hit .252/.313/.417/.731 with 18 home runs in 489 at-bats. His left-handed bat would boost these numbers in Atlanta, however,
his strikeout total prevented him from posting an ideal on-base percentage last season. If the Braves could shore up this issue, they might turn what is a decent hitter into a feared slugger. “But power isn’t the only perk the Braves would receive in trading for Sánchez. The Miami Marlins’ right fielder also stole 16 bags in 18 attempts last year, showing a knack for swiping bases with a high success rate. Given Miami’s lack of strength in the NL, it would be safe to assume a few key pieces, such as Sánchez, will be traded by the deadline.”
