Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. faces trade talk after poor playoffs
The gist
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hit .125 with three hits in the 2026 playoffs.
His contract option and trade speculation make his Atlanta future the story.
How it unfolded
- Oct 4, 2026Braves beat the Dodgers 3-2; Acuña went 1-for-5 with one run and no home runs or RBIs, batting .222.
- Oct 6, 2026Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1; Acuña went 0-for-3, dropping to .167.
- Oct 7, 2026Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1; Acuña went 0-for-3, falling to .133.