Braves Outfielder Jurickson Profar Reveals Offseason Surgery

Profar had a procedure to address a sports hernia and is now healthy for the upcoming season.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar revealed that he underwent surgery in the offseason to address a sports hernia. The procedure was done in November and had a recovery timeline of about six weeks. Profar says he is now healthy and has had no restrictions in spring training, and he will be ready to play for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic.

Why it matters

Profar's health is important for the Braves as they look to build on their success from last season. While he struggled at the end of the year, he was still a productive player overall and the team will need him to bounce back in 2026. This offseason surgery was a minor issue that has now been resolved.

The details

Profar said he started feeling discomfort towards the end of the 2025 season, which continued into his offseason workouts. The decision was made to have the surgery in November to address the sports hernia. Profar has since been cleared for all baseball activities and will be ready to go for the start of the season.

  • Profar had the surgery in November 2025.
  • The recovery timeline for the procedure was about six weeks.

The players

Jurickson Profar

An outfielder for the Atlanta Braves who revealed he had offseason surgery to address a sports hernia.

Andruw Jones

The manager of the Netherlands national team, for whom Profar will play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“The timeline was about six weeks, and he assures that he's healthy now. The procedure was done back in November. While he's fine now, it was a decision that just didn't reach the public for a few months.”

— Jurickson Profar, Atlanta Braves Outfielder (SI.com)

What’s next

Profar will be ready to play for the Netherlands in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, which is a good sign that he has fully recovered from the offseason surgery.

The takeaway

This offseason surgery for Profar was a minor issue that the Braves were able to address, and he is now healthy and ready to contribute for the team in the 2026 season. His ability to recover in time for the World Baseball Classic shows he is past the injury and should be a key part of the Braves' lineup.