Ronald Acuña Jr. hits a solo home run to left-center field, giving the Braves a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning

The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

MLB Announces Change After Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth major-league season as an Atlanta Brave after making his MLB debut in 2018 and winning National League Rookie of the Year.

The New York Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday’s split doubleheader against Baltimore. The brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald