Attention baseball fans! The rumor mill has been spinning rapidly, and the latest one will turn your heads. The whole drama of Ronald Acuna Jr.‘s tweet is taking new turns every day. Is the Atlanta Braves trading him to the Mets due to his tweet?
It is the trade season in the MLB, and every clubhouse is making a strategic move. That includes the New York Mets‘ search for potential talent, and Acuna is indeed a good one. On the field, Acuna Jr. has given an absolutely outstanding performance. He reached a historic mark in the 2023 season when he became the first MLB player to record 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in one season. However, in 2024, it was not up to par with an OPS of .716 and a batting average of .250, including 4 home runs and 27 RBIs in 192 at-bats. Yet to come back from his injury in 2025, he has that potential that can strengthen any bullpen.
Yet, why would the Braves trade a talent like him? Is it tied to his jab at Brian Snitker?
Baseball fans were taken by surprise on a quiet Tuesday morning when a stunning tweet ignited a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. “BREAKING : The Braves have traded superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Mets, marking one of the most shocking trades in MLB history. Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuña headline a loaded return going to Atlanta.” Is Ronald Acuna Jr. really on the move? Are the Atlanta Braves releasing him for that tweet?
BREAKING : The Braves have traded superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Mets, marking one of the most shocking trades in MLB history.
Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuña headline a loaded return going to Atlanta.
(via @TomDungESPN) pic.twitter.com/RS9mEYdRfD
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) April 23, 2025
Since the post was made, fans went gaga. Is it really happening? No, it is a tweet from a parody account, FAX SPORTS MLB, known for posting fake sports news. All of these started in the game against the Twins on Saturday. When the huge drive that hit off the top of the right-field wall, Jarred Kelenic was thrown out at second base. Highlighting that matter, Acuna tweeted, “If it were me, they would take me out of the game.” Reflecting on the incident that happened in 2019, when Acuna was benched for a similar situation by the manager. Soon, the tweet was deleted, and since then, there has been no official statement from the Clubhouse front office. Adding to the drama, the trade news shocked fans, who knew his skills on the mound.
Moreover, Ronald Acuña Jr. is a fan favorite of the Atlanta Braves. And the youngest player to sign an eight-year, $100 million contract extension with the Braves in April 2019. Two team options may extend the contract through 2028, totalling $124 million over ten years.
So yeah, let’s say he’s not going anywhere. Meanwhile, the controversy has driven out numerous perspectives from both MLB analysts and fans.
MLB analysts weigh in
Ronald Acuna Jr. is gearing up for a big comeback after tearing his left ACL in May 2024, with a return expected by mid-May 2025. Training hard in Florida, he’s almost ready to hit a rehab stint and get back in action.
Former Mets GM Steve Phillips said that Ronald Acuna Jr. “is a 70-40 guy, yes, he is a superstar player,” on MLB Network Radio. According to Phillips, Acuna’s plate discipline needs improvement, as his tendency to swing at pitches outside the strike zone affects his on-base percentage and walk rate.
Acuna’s contract has sparked a debate beyond his on-field performance. He inked an eight-year, $100 million pact with the Braves in 2019, which appears small compared to Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. According to analyst Jared Carrabis on the “Baseball Is Dead” podcast, Acuna may feel underpaid among his peers, despite his MVP credentials. He raised an intresting point, though.
Adding to the voice, Ben Verlander criticized Braves manager Brian Snitker on the “Flippin’ Bats” podcast, “You don’t publicly say anything, he needs to get better. You just say, ‘Was I supposed to?’ What do you mean you didn’t see it? You’re the manager of the team. You’re sitting on the top of the deck!” The opinions are folding new sides with each passing day, and it looks like it will take some time to settle the dust.
For now, the good news is Ronald Acuna Jr. is not going anywhere.
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