Profar, a switch-hitting outfielder, will help the Braves fill Ronald Acuña Jr.’s absence, and could be their starting left fielder when Acuna returns.

The Braves are making a considerable bet on Profar, who had a career year last season.

Profar, a switch-hitting outfielder, will help the Atlanta Braves fill Ronald Acuña Jr.’s absence and could be their starting left fielder when Acuña returns.

In his first season with the Braves, the left-hander totaled the best ERA, most wins and most strikeouts in the league.