Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced Friday by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.

A star-studded lineup is set to take on Atlanta as eight of baseball’s top sluggers compete in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first of eight participants to commit to the 2025 Home Run Derby, but he’s been replaced by Atlanta Braves teammate Matt Olson.

Acuña was the first player to commit to the derby, and there isn’t any clear indication right now on why he won’t participate.

Braves first. Ronald Acuna doubles to deep left field. Matt Olson flies out to left center field to Victor Scott. Austin Riley singles to center field. Ronald Acuna scores. Sean Murphy homers to ...

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Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks ...

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Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby and will be replaced by teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson ...

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is about to find out how his “70 percent” mentality plays in the Home Run Derby.