The Atlanta Braves could soon see a familiar spark at the top of their order again. New manager Walt Weiss confirmed that moving Ronald Acuna Jr . back to his usual leadoff role is under serious consideration as the Braves shape their lineup over the MLB offseason. The discussion has quickly become one of the most significant storylines for the Braves headed into 2026.

Weiss, who took over following Brian Snitker’s retirement, told 929 The Game’s Grant McAuley that Acuna’s lineup position is “on his radar.” McAuley shared the conversation Tuesday on X (formerly known as Twitter), offering a direct look at Weiss’s thought process as he evaluates how to maximize his All-Star outfielder’s impact.

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