Overview

• Ronald Acuña Jr. deleted a post on X criticizing Braves manager Brian Snitker for not addressing Jarred Kelenic’s lack of hustle during Saturday’s game.
• Former Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur condemned Acuña’s actions, calling the post divisive and unnecessary, while defending Kelenic’s immediate apology to Snitker.
• Ken Rosenthal raised the possibility of racial bias in Snitker’s decisions but acknowledged a lack of definitive evidence and noted Snitker’s nuanced player management history.
• Acuña, previously benched for similar lapses in effort, has faced criticism for his perceived lack of accountability and team-first mentality.
• The Braves organization has not announced any disciplinary actions as they focus on improving on-field performance and repairing clubhouse dynamics.