3 reasons the Braves would never trade Ronald Acuña Jr.

Braves rumors: 3 reasons Alex Anthopoulos would never trade Ronald Acuña Jr.

Oct 12, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during game one of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Ronald Acuña’s contract is too good for the Braves to trade

The Braves and Ronald Acuña Jr. agreed to an eight-year $100 million extension in 2019. This deal keeps Acuña in Atlanta through the 2026 season at least, as there are club options for 2027 and 2028 in the contract as well. $100 million is a lot of money for sure, but this is one of the more team-friendly deals in all of baseball.

The Braves excel at signing their players early on deals that end up aging incredibly well for the franchise and this is no exception. Acuña Jr. is making $17 million dollars annually each season from 2023-2026 and the club options are for $17 million as well. He’s just 25 right now, so he’d be in Atlanta through his prime.

We just saw someone like Brandon Nimmo get an eight-year $162 million dollar deal from the Mets. Nimmo is a great player but is obviously nowhere near Acuña Jr.

The annual value and length of Acuña’s deal makes it almost impossible to trade. It’s too team friendly and too valuable for the Braves to just walk away from. Teams would have to offer an unheard-of amount to ever even come close to prying him away from the Braves.

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