# Braves hold Acuña Jr. for bargain value

> Braves keep Ronald Acuña Jr. as bargain deal with health risks.
- Title: Braves hold Acuña Jr. for bargain value · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Braves keep Ronald Acuña Jr. as bargain deal with health risks. Braves should retain Ronald Acuña Jr.
- Keywords: atlanta braves, ronald acuña jr, knee injury, free agent market, mlb, outfielder, trade deal
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/why-braves-should-not-trade-ronald-acuna-jr
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- Topics: atlanta braves, ronald acuña jr, knee injury, free agent market, mlb, outfielder, trade deal, sports
## Why Braves should hold Acuña
Braves fans debate whether to trade Ronald Acuña Jr. but the better question is why trade him now.
## Still a great bargain
Acuña’s contract includes two $17 million options, including one for 2027 that has been exercised.
## Health history matters
Acuña played 95 games after returning from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament two months into the 2025 season.
## Outfielder comparison
Acuña has better batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS and adjusted OPS than Arozarena and Suzuki.
## Need for RH impact bat
Braves need an additional right-handed impact bat after Austin Riley and Sean Murphy declined.
## Mutual motivation
Acuña wants to regain elite status before becoming a free agent after 2028.
## Key takeaway

Braves should retain Ronald Acuña Jr. due to his bargain value despite knee injuries and declining performance.