Padres Players Excited to Welcome Back Jurickson Profar

Everyone seems ecstatic about his return!

It is always a great story whenever a franchise brings back a beloved player. It can create a positive feeling across the organization, and fans love it as well.

For the San Diego Padres, they recently brought back a favorite of their own. That would be utilityman Jurickson Profar, who was released by the Colorado Rockies.

Profar joins the Friars on a minor-league deal and will head to Triple-A.

“Jurickson Profar never

really

wanted to leave San Diego. The thought of him returning to the Padres on a minor league deal — and perhaps back to the big-league team before long — brought a few smiles on one side of the Petco Park clubhouse on Friday afternoon.”

Per Jeff Sanders of The SD Union-Tribune

The veteran spent three seasons in San Diego and was loved during his time with the team. Members of the Padres were ecstatic upon hearing that their former teammate would be returning.

Added Fernando Tatis Jr.: “I love that guy. One of the best teammates I’ve ever had.”

Per The SD Union-Tribune

Even manager Bob Melvin gave his thoughts on getting Profar back into the mix.

“It’s nice to have him back,” Melvin said. “Gives us some added depth. … He was a guy that was a favorite here in the clubhouse and played a lot for us last year. Basically led off the entire season. I think things didn’t go how he would have liked this year, but (he is) a guy that our guys love and was very well-embraced in this clubhouse.”

Per The SD Union-Tribune

On the season, Profar is hitting .236 with eight home runs and 39 runs batted in. He has appeared in 111 games with the Rockies and now will have a chance to make his mark with the Padres. 

The team is hoping that he can help them down the stretch of the season, as they look to get back into contention. It is an exciting time with him back, but the clock is really ticking on their season.