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Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Braves lineup on Wednesday night and halted concerns about the possibility he would not be available to compete in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, which will be held within his home ballpark next week.
The chances that the Braves deal Acuña — who is under team control through 2028, including his club options — are low. But that doesn't stop the speculations.
Tampa Bays Rays young slugger Junior Caminero is the latest to confirm his participation in the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby. MLB announced the news on Wednesday, which means just two spots remain in the eight-player Derby field.
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s availability for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be better understood when the Braves reevaluate his sore back on Wednesday. Acuña was scratched from the Braves' lineup wi
Two other Atlanta Braves players will join Ronald Acuña Jr. at the MLB All-Star Game next week. First baseman Matt Olson has been named as National League reserve infielder for the game, and Chris Sale has joined the list of starting pitchers, though he will be unable to play in the game due to an injury.
The Home Run Derby is set to take place in Truist Park, home of the Braves, on Monday, July 14. We're exactly one week away. We know some of the field so far, but don't yet have the full eight-man group.
Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery for a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. In 10 days, he’ll start the All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, joining Chipper Jones (2000) and Hank Aaron (19