Rumors Completely Dismissed
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has strongly denied reports suggesting the team wants to trade Ronald Acuna Jr. Speaking at the general managers meetings in Las Vegas, Anthopoulos made it clear that the organization has no plans to move the star right fielder.
Anthopoulos said he had no idea where the trade talk started. He stated there is zero truth to the rumors, adding that the team has not held any incoming or outgoing phone calls about Acuna. He suggested the speculation might have been started online by someone sitting at a computer. He added that the team needs Acuna and wants to build around him.
A Difficult End To The Season
Acuna, who turns 29 next month, won the National League MVP award in 2023. However, injuries affected him in 2026 for the third straight year. During the regular season, he played 107 games. He posted a .255 batting average with 20 home runs and 21 stolen bases on 29 attempts.
The postseason was tough for the five time All Star. Acuna went 3 for 24 with a .425 OPS across seven playoff games. During the National League Division Series loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Braves fans booed him. Acuna admitted that fans had the right to express their frustration, and he was seen fighting back tears after Atlanta was eliminated in Game 4. The outfielder later cleared all Braves references from his Instagram account, which sparked speculation about his future with the team.
Contract And Future Plans
Despite the difficult finish, Anthopoulos pointed out how valuable Acuna was during September before the playoffs. He noted that Acuna remains a key right handed hitter for the lineup.
Acuna signed an eight year contract worth 100 million dollars in 2019. The deal includes 17 million dollar team options for both 2027 and 2028. The Braves immediately activated his 2027 option right after the World Series ended. The team also intends to exercise his 2028 option when the time comes.
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