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Chicago White Sox release Jurdrick Profar, brother of Braves’ Jurickson Profar

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Chicago White Sox release Jurdrick Profar, brother of Braves’ Jurickson Profar

Summary

The Chicago White Sox released Jurdrick Profar on July 25 while the team faced the Houston Astros. Jurdrick Profar, who played for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, had a minor league batting average of.224 over 411 at-bats, with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs. This move comes as the White Sox currently lead the AL Central with a 54-48 record, maintaining a 1.5 game lead over the Guardians. Jurickson Profar, Jurdrick's brother, is currently serving a 162-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs and remains inactive for the Atlanta Braves. His contract will expire next year unless traded or released.

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By the Numbers

•Jurdrick Profar was released by the White Sox on July 25.
•He played for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in the minors.
•Profar batted.224 with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs in his career.
•The White Sox currently lead the AL Central by 1.5 games.
•Jurickson Profar is serving a 162-game suspension with the Braves.

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12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox Release Brother of Braves’ Player Jurickson Profar

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The Chicago White Sox currently sit atop the AL Central with a 54-48 record. They lead the Guardians by 1.5 games in the division. An Atlanta Braves player who is a little bit forgotten is Jurickson Profar. Profar signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves a couple of seasons ago, but he is […] The post Chicago White Sox Release Brother of Braves’ Player Jurickson Profar appeared first on HEAVY.
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