Braves’ $42M All-Star to Miss Cubs Series on Paternity List Amid Season of Absences
The Atlanta Braves’ season has fallen well short of expectations, and uncertainty surrounds manager Brian Snitker’s future. At 69, Snitker is already the oldest manager in the National League, and with his contract set to expire after this year, many believe he may retire rather than seek another deal.
Jurickson Profar, one of Atlanta’s few offseason acquisitions, has been at the center of frustration. His early-season suspension created tension among fans, and his inconsistent play has done little to repair that trust. Analysts have suggested that only a sustained stretch of strong performances—or a trade—can change the perception of his time in Atlanta.
On Tuesday, Profar was placed on the paternity list, which will keep him out of the Braves’ series against the Chicago Cubs. He is expected to return for the start of the upcoming homestand on Friday. In his absence, Jake Fraley and Eli White are likely to handle left-field duties.
For a player signed to a $42 million deal, fans have seen only flashes of Profar’s potential this season. The final stretch was supposed to be his chance to prove himself and help spark a late push, but another absence now adds to what has been a season defined by setbacks and miss
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