The 2018 NL rookie of the year appears to be staying in Atlanta long term.
BREAKING: Outfielder Ronald Acuña and the Atlanta Braves are finalizing an eight-year, $100 million contract extension, league sources tell ESPN. The deal includes two club options.Acuna’s new deal would kick in the season, Passan reports. He was set to earn $560,000 if it didn’t start immediately.
Ronald Acuña's deal with the Braves begins this season and guarantees another seven years. It includes a $10M buyout on two options that are worth $17M each.The 21-year-old hit .293/.366/.552 with 26 home runs and 64 RBI in 487 plate appearances last year, helping the Braves reach the post-season for the first time since 2013.
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