The Atlanta Braves took a step back as an organization in 2025, missing the MLB playoffs and finishing with a 76–86 record.
Even so, the outlook for 2026 remains promising, particularly with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. expected to enter the year at full health. The 27-year-old continues to be one of the most impactful players in the league, though his career has been interrupted by two ACL tears, one in each knee.
Acuna returned this season and delivered at the plate, posting a .290 batting average, .417 on-base percentage, .935 OPS, 21 home runs and 42 RBIs across 95 games. His performance earned him NL Comeback Player of the Year honors, a testament to both his resilience and his ability to remain a difference-maker when healthy.