Overview

• Jarred Kelenic failed to hustle on a deep drive against the Twins, resulting in being thrown out at second base after replay review.
• Braves manager Brian Snitker offered little public criticism of Kelenic, responding dismissively when asked if he addressed the lapse.
• Ronald Acuña Jr., recovering from an ACL injury, criticized Snitker's leniency on social media, referencing his own 2019 benching for a similar mistake.
• In 2019, Snitker removed Acuña mid-game for not hustling, emphasizing team accountability and effort in his postgame comments.
• Kelenic's struggles at the plate and Acuña's progressing rehab, with a potential May return, have intensified discussions around lineup decisions and team culture.