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Braves announce Acuna will serve as DH against Twins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Braves announce Acuna will serve as DH against Twins

Summary

The Atlanta Braves have announced that Ronald Acuna Jr. will take on the designated hitter role in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Acuna, who had previously played right field, replaces Dominic Smith in the lineup. This strategic change comes after the Braves defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to conclude their series. Currently, Atlanta leads the NL East with a 74-50 record, holding a 7.5-game advantage over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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By the Numbers

•Braves won their last game against the Diamondbacks 5-3.
•Acuna replaced Dominic Smith as the designated hitter.
•Braves currently lead the NL East by 7.5 games.
•Acuna has 13 home runs and is hitting.244 this season.
•Braves aim to secure victory against the Twins in the series opener.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Change Before Twins Series

What they're saying

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After back-to-back losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Atlanta Braves bounced back with a 5-3 win over Arizona to finish off their series. Now, Atlanta will be looking to build off that by securing a victory against the Minnesota Twins in their series opener on Monday.The Braves are making a few changes to their lineup […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Change Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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