MLB Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Braves-Mets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to begin a three-game divisional series on Tuesday at Truist Park, but star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was in the news for something else on Monday.

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Ozzie Albies might be the biggest example of the Atlanta Braves bats struggling to get going this year. His performance has been a seesaw all year. Since his 14-game hitting streak in May, he's sunk back down again.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild hit .182 in 33 at-bats before dislocating his pinkie May 29 against the Phillies

Colorado finally broke through in the seventh, the team’s first time scoring six or more runs in a single frame on the road since June 2, 2023, at Kansas City. The Rockies chased Holmes, then battered the Braves’ bullpen to take command of the game for good.

The Atlanta Braves third baseman wasn't going to let the narrative that leadership was a missing aspect of this team continue

And if the Braves aren't catching the Giants, they're going to have to chase down either the Philadelphia Phillies or the San Diego Padres, two teams that have had Atlanta's number recently and figure to make upgrades of their own in July. It all adds up to a pretty ugly picture for this team, at least as far as 2025 is concerned.