Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of the best players in baseball, but he has dealt with his fair share of injuries throughout his career. He missed most of the 2024 season, but was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year at the MLB Award Show this year.

Acuña slashed .290/.417/.518 with 21 home runs in 95 games in his return from an ACL tear. He was named an All-Star for the fifth time. Acuña won the NL MVP Award in 2023, and his next contract figures to be a big one. His current $100 million deal seems like a bargain, and soon the Braves will have to pay him his current value.

Acuña has this season and two $17 million club options remaining on his eight-year, $100 million deal. Extension talks are seemingly nearing, and the Braves star has made it known multiple times that he wants

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