Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. now has a limited itinerary for the upcoming MLB All-Star festivities.
Acuna has officially been removed from the Home Run Derby, which is scheduled for Monday, July 14 in Atlanta. He has competed in the event before, reaching the semifinals in 2019 and the quarterfinals in 2022.
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The Braves confirmed that Acuna will miss the derby, but announced that he’s still expected to start for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
The team did not provide a reason for the change.
Atlanta will still be represented during the derby with first baseman Matt Olson tabbed to replace Acuna.
Ronald Acuna Jr. stats
Acuna is 48-for-148 with 11 home runs, 36 runs, 20 RBIs and 33 walks in 42 games for the Braves this season. He’s stolen four bases and struck out 48 times.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ronald Acuna Jr. Home Run Derby status: Braves star out
