However, after injuring his lower back and missing Tuesday’s game against the Athletics, MLB announced that first baseman Matt Olson will replace Acuna in the Derby. Through 42 games this year, Acuna has already smashed 11 home runs, adding to a career that includes two 40-plus home run seasons in both 2019 and 2023.

Remember when the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021? Remember when they won 100-plus games in each of the next two seasons? Oh, and remember how these were merely three parts of a seven-year run as a playoff team?

The Atlanta Braves opted for better safe than sorry with their superstar earlier this week and it paid off with Wednesday night's performance

MLB trade rumors are swirling around the Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. Here’s the latest buzz as the trade deadline approaches.