Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will participate in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby instead of right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. at Truist Part on Monday night ...

The Venezuelan Atlanta Braves player will be replaced by his teammate Matt Olson in the next edition of the batting duel.

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

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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.

On Friday evening, the Braves announced Ronald Acuña Jr. won't be participating in the Home Run Derby after all, but will ...

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including a towering blast to lead off Wednesday night's game against the Athletics, and the Atlanta Braves hit a season-high five homers in a 9-2 victory.