Ronald Acuña Jr.’s rough October may have fueled the rumor mill, but the Braves don’t appear interested in turning that noise into a real offseason move.
After Acuña struggled through the 2026 postseason, hitting just .125 with a .425 OPS and no extra-base hits in seven games, speculation started to swirl about whether Atlanta might consider dealing its star outfielder. The answer, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, is no.
“A Ronald Acuña Jr. trade this offseason is seen as highly unlikely, as I said on @MLBNetwork a few moments ago. Acuña is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract with the Braves, who hold a club option for 2028,” Morosi reported on X, formerly Twitter.
Morosi also shut down the idea that the Braves would even entertain outside calls.
“Further to this: I have heard the Braves have no interest in moving Acuña and will not engage with teams if they inquire.”
That stance makes sense when you zoom out from the playoff slump and look at the full picture. Acuña’s 2026 season had its peaks and valleys, but he still showed the kind of impact that makes him hard to move. In September, he hit .287 with seven home runs and 19 RBI, helping the Braves win the National League East division.
So while the postseason numbers were ugly, the bigger takeaway is simple: Acuña still carries superstar upside, and the Braves seem set on keeping him in Atlanta. Barring something unexpected, he should be back in a Braves uniform when the 2027 MLB season opens.
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