{
  "id": 17269744,
  "title": "Braves Make 2027 Roster Decisions on Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/braves-make-2027-roster-decisions-on-ronald-acuna-jr-ozzie-albies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T18:43:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/braves-make-2027-roster-decisions-on-ronald-acuna-jr-ozzie-albies-12642857"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Braves have finalized their roster decisions for the 2027 season, keeping All-Stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies on the team. Acuna will earn a salary of $17 million, with a further $17 million option for 2028. Albies, eligible for free agency after the 2027 season, will make $7 million. The decisions follow the Braves' first NL East title since 2023, and their playoff victory for the first time since winning the World Series in 2021. Acuna, one of the most dynamic players in baseball when healthy, was pivotal in the team's success, despite missing significant time due to injuries in 2024. Albies had a strong 2026 season, appearing in all 162 games and earning his fourth All-Star selection. The moves come as Atlanta continues its streak of playoff appearances, winning the NL East seven times and clinching the National League and World Series titles in 2021.",
  "summary": "Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies helped the Atlanta Braves win the NL East this past season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Braves finalize 2027 roster with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies",
    "Acuna earns $17M salary, with $17M option for 2028",
    "Albies makes $7M, eligible for free agency after 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}