Did Ronald Acuña Jr. Retire?

Ronald Acuña Jr.
MLB • Also known as: El Abusador, Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr.
When did Ronald Acuña Jr. retire?
Why did Ronald Acuña Jr. retire?
Biography
Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. (born December 18, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). After signing with the Braves as an international free agent in 2014, Acuña made his MLB debut in 2018 and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Since 2018, Acuña has made five MLB All-Star team appearances, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and twice led the league in stolen bases. In 2023, he became the first MLB player to record 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single season, winning the National League MVP Award unanimously. Acuña is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic five-tool players in baseball, known for his power, speed, and defensive ability.
As of August 6, 2025, Acuña is on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain but is expected to return to baseball activities soon. Off the field, Acuña is married to Maria Laborde and has two sons. He comes from a baseball family, with his father, Ronald Acuña Sr., and brother, Luisangel Acuña, both professional players.
Teams/Organizations
- Atlanta Braves (2018–present)
Achievements
- 2018 National League Rookie of the Year
- 2023 National League Most Valuable Player (MVP)
- 5× MLB All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- 3× Silver Slugger Award (2019, 2020, 2023)
- 2023 Hank Aaron Award (NL)
- 2023 All-MLB First Team
- 2021 World Series Champion
- First MLB player with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a season (2023)
- MLB 40–40 club (2019, 2023)
- MLB 30–30 club (2019, 2023)
- MLB 20–50 club (2023)
- MLB 40–70 season (2023)
- MLB modern-era franchise record for stolen bases (73 in 2023)
- 2017 Arizona Fall League MVP
- 2016 Australian Baseball League All-Star
- NL Player of the Month (April 2021, April 2023, June 2023)
Career Status
Active outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, currently on the 10-day injured list (right calf strain) as of August 6, 2025.



