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Braves Secure Acuna & Albies Through 2027
30 Oct
Summary
- Braves exercised 2027 club options for Acuna and Albies.
- Acuna makes $17 million in 2027; Albies earns $7 million.
- Four pitchers activated from 60-day injured list.
As of October 30, 2026, the Atlanta Braves have exercised their 2027 club options for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies. This decision secures the services of two star players for the upcoming season.
Acuna is set to earn $17 million in 2027, with the Braves picking up the first of two club options on his contract. He previously signed an eight-year, $100 million extension in 2019 and has another $17 million club option for 2028.
Albies will earn $7 million in 2027, as the Braves exercised the second of his two club options. He signed a seven-year, $35 million extension in 2019. Albies played in all 162 games this year, batting .237 with 22 homers and 73 RBIs.
In a separate move, the Braves also announced the activation of four pitchers from the 60-day injured list: right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, and Hurston Waldrep, along with left-hander Joey Wentz.
