Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Trade Rumors

Could the Atlanta Braves actually trade Ronald Acuna Jr. this offseason? One insider weighed in on the situation.

By Owen Crisafulli · Heavy

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:41 PM

Key Things to Know

MLB insider Jon Morosi reports that a Ronald Acuna Jr. trade this offseason is seen as highly unlikely.
The proposed move would be a permanent trade, but the Atlanta Braves are expected to keep the outfielder.
Acuna is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, and Atlanta holds a club option for 2028.

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MLB insider Jon Morosi reported that an Atlanta Braves trade involving superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. this offseason is considered highly unlikely. Despite recent trade rumors emerging following Atlanta's postseason exit, Morosi noted on MLB Network that the franchise is expected to keep the former National League MVP in place.

Acuna is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, with the Braves holding a club option for the 2028 season. While injuries limited him to 107 games during the 2026 campaign, writer Owen Crisafulli notes that Atlanta faces no immediate urgency to move the 28-year-old outfielder.

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