Profar is coming off the best season of his career.
The Twins aren't going to make any huge splashes in free agency this offseason, but they should be able to add an impact player or two after freeing up some money within their self-imposed payroll constraints., chose Minnesota as a good fit for former Padres All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar. The projected contract is three years and $39 million.
"The Twins are looking to improve on the outfield corners and signing Profar would make sense if they can work around their payroll situation and free up dollars. The versatile 31-year-old was one of the best value signings last offseason. He hit .280 with 24 home runs, 29 doubles and 10 stolen bases for San Diego, and finished second in the National League with a .380 on-base percentage. He plays with high energy and enthusiasm, and it rubs off on his teammates.
Profar, who turns 32 in February, had the best year of his career in 2024 with the Padres. He played in 158 games and set personal bests in hits , home runs , runs , RBI , and numerous other stats, finishing with a 134 OPS+. A switch-hitter who has played every defensive position but pitcher and catcher in an 11-year career, Profar settled in as San Diego's everyday left fielder and thrived on a team that won 93 games and came up just short against the Dodgers in the NLDS.
There's buzz that the Padres may try to re-sign Profar this offseason. If they don't — and if the Twins can clear up some money via trades — he'd be a nice addition to a lineup that could benefit from his power and durability.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Padres departing free agent: Jurickson ProfarA look at how the Padres’ departing free agents impacted the 2024 season
Read more »
Padres notes: Heads-up for Xander Bogaerts; possible tweak for Luis Arraez; Jurickson Profar’s outlookA.J. Preller says team will notify Xander Bogaerts soon regarding what position he will play in 2025; team would like to see more walks from Luis Arraez
Read more »
Padres’ Manny Machado, Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill win Silver Slugger AwardsMachado earns second honor; Profar and Merrill are first-time winners
Read more »
Machado, Merrill and Profar named Silver Slugger winnersOnly two MLB teams boast three Silver Slugger winners in 2024. One of them is the Padres, the other won the World Series. Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill and…
Read more »
Padres Rumors: Insider Reveals When Jurickson Profar Will Sign in Free AgencyPadres insider shares insight on when Jurickson Profar is expected to sign in free agency, following an incredible season with San Diego.
Read more »
Berlin's new panda twins have been named. Meet Leni and Lotti, or Meng Hao and Meng TianGermany’s new panda twins now have names — or rather, two names apiece.
Read more »