One of the last pieces of the complicated puzzle out of season Parents it may have caught on. San Diego seems to have strengthened its bank in a big way on Friday, after reaching an agreement to restore Curacao utility and free agent Jurickson Profar, sources said. The club has not yet confirmed the signature, which is awaiting physical examinations and will be for three years and worth $ 21 milliona source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Profar spent the 2020 season in San Diego hitting .278 / .343 / .428 while playing five different defensive positions, mostly on the left field after Tommy Pham was injured. The 27-year-old hitter is entering his eighth season in the major leagues, with the top five coming to Texas. He came to San Diego out of last season in a deal that sent catcher Austin Allen to Athletics.
The likeable Profar quickly became a favorite at the San Diego club and made it clear that he was in favor of any role. This is important, because Pham should return to strength through spring training, and parents return to the start at all eight positions. In addition, Korean instrument coordinator Ha-Seong Kim signed earlier this month.
That doesn’t seem to make Profar available. But he is a player who can play practically anywhere on the field and on the field. Padre is confident they will find time to play for him.
Corner gardeners Pham and Wil Myers have taken care of their ailments over the years, and Profar offers valuable insurance. Moreover, he should allow manager Jayce Tingler to rest Pham or Myers when he deems it appropriate, potentially against left-handers. Profar could also serve as Pham’s defensive replacement on the left field, as he did in the 2020 postseason.
In any case, the acquisition of Profar probably completes what should be a strong bank in San Diego.
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