Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.

Ronald Acuña Jr., as the face of the Atlanta Braves, deserved the chance to launch home runs into the Cobb County night on Monday. Two major knee injuries have ripped the Braves' best player off the field, but he's returned with a fervor in 2025, rampaging his way to the Home Run Derby.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is preparing for the All-Star Game in Atlanta (and the Home Run Derby) by playing Call of Duty: Mobile.