UPDATE NEWS: Jurickson Profar set to return for the Braves

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar returning to lineup on Thursday - Battery PowerAccording to David O’Brien of The Athletic, outfielder Jurickson Profar is set to return to the lineup for the Braves on Thursday and is expected to play the remainder of Spring Training.

Profar hurt is wrist while diving for a ball in the outfield in what was the latest “here we go again” moment for the Braves. It looked much worse than it actually ended up being, and after a couple of weeks off, he’s back well in time for Opening Day, which is set for March 27th in San Diego against the Padres.

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