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Braves News: Option decisions, shortstop trade candidates, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they have exercised options for both Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña Jr. is set to earn $17M next season, and Albies will earn $7M. Of course, both of these figures do not…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:53 AM
Braves News: Option decisions, shortstop trade candidates, and more
Key Things to Know
  • The Braves exercised contract options for Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17M) and Ozzie Albies ($7M).
  • Atlanta reinstated Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep, and Joey Wentz from the 60-day IL.
  • Shortstops Otto Lopez and Jeremy Peña have been linked to the Braves as trade candidates.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they exercised club options for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña Jr. is set to earn $17 million next season, while Albies will earn $7 million, though these figures do not account for a potential impending MLB lockout.

In additional roster moves, the Braves reinstated Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep, and Joey Wentz from the 60-day injured list. Furthermore, Otto Lopez and Jeremy Peña have reportedly been linked to Atlanta as potential trade targets at shortstop.

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