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Ronald Acuña Jr. will enter 2026 with his future with the Braves anything but certain

The Atlanta Braves may find themselves in familiar territory when the MLB CBA expires after the 2026 season. They have a fan-favorite player approaching the end of his contract, with the potential for a lockout. For those that are still mourning the loss of Freddie Freeman, you may want to avert your eyes.

There's concern that a lockout may occur due to discussions about implementing a salary cap/floor, and owners/players not being the biggest fans of that. Why should Atlanta be worried? Well, Ronald
Acuña Jr. is nearing the end of his deal with the Braves.