Olson hit in the 2021 derby while a member of the then Oakland Athletics.Acuña was expected to make his third appearance.Olson is not as popular a player as Acuña, so it's definitely disappointing for the home crowd that Acuña will not be in the event.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to commit to the event, to be held at his home yard, Truist Park in Atlanta. However, one day after the field was finalized, MLB announced that his teammate Matt Olson would replace him.

Preview the July 9 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

While Matt Olson has still be great for the Atlanta Braves this year, his game has looked a little different due to lack of consistent power.

According to Tankathon, the Braves have the fourth-best odds for the first-overall pick in the 2026 draft at 10.87%. The Chicago White Sox and The Athletics are tied for the best