US EditionReports: Matt Olson to Replace Ronald Acuna Jr. in Home Run Derby
FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 12 – Matt Olson, with a team-leading 17 home runs this season, replaces Ronald Acuña Jr. due to injury in the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, aiming to be the first Atlanta winner.
- Matt Olson will replace Ronald Acuña Jr. in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park on Monday night.
- Acuña withdrew from the Derby due to lower-back tightness despite planning to compete and will still start Tuesday's All-Star Game.
- Olson, a 31-year-old Braves first baseman who leads his team with 17 home runs this season, previously took part in the 2021 Home Run Derby but exited after his opening-round matchup.
- The Derby field includes other players like Byron Buxton and Brent Rooker, and the winner will receive a gold chain inscribed 'Keep Swinging' instead of a traditional trophy.
- Olson's participation presents a chance for an Atlanta player to win the Derby on home soil, marking his third All-Star appearance and second Derby entry.
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