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.

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