Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. emerges as unexpected trade candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Ronald Acuna Jr. is reportedly viewed as a trade candidate by Bleacher Report, despite his significance to the Atlanta Braves. The 2023 NL MVP struggled in the postseason, tallying just three hits in 24 at-bats across two series. Following Atlanta's elimination, speculation arose after Acuna scrubbed references to the team from his Instagram. Although he has team options through the 2028 season, the Braves are unlikely to part ways with him without gaining assets in return.
- •Bleacher Report names Acuna a trade candidate after the playoffs
- •Acuna recorded three hits in 24 postseason at-bats
- •Speculation increased after Acuna's social media changes
- •He has team options for 2027 and 2028 seasons
- •Braves unlikely to trade him without a substantial return
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. named trade candidate, and it doesn’t make sense
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