Braves make no-brainer $24M Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies decision to keep core intact for 2027

The Atlanta Braves made a $24 million roster decision on Thursday regarding outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies, choosing to retain both core players through 2027. The move signals the franchise's clear intention to keep their key offensive talents together as part of their long-term competitive plans. The decision was described as straightforward given the importance of both players to the team.