Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Chatter is Different

When most superstars are involved in trade rumors, it feels like the bidding market is populated by the big-market teams. And sure, if the trade speculation about Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is true, it could feel a decent amount like that for him, too. There’s something different about Acuña, though, which could make his trade pursuit highly unusual. Don’t be surprised — in a world where the Braves decide they want to trade Acuña — if there are a few unexpected teams in the mix. There’s a very clear reason why that might happen.