couldn't figure why they were sending him down. I get it now.
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By keeping Acuna in the minors until at least April 13, the Braves are assured of an extra (seventh) season of contractual control before he could be eligible for free agency. Before he was reassigned to minor league camp Monday, the 20-year-old outfielder led the Grapefruit League in average (.432), on-base percentage (.519), slugging percentage (.727) and OPS (1.247), led the Braves in home runs (four) and stolen bases (four) and was tied for the team lead in RBIs (11) and runs (eight).
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By keeping Acuna in the minors until at least April 13, the Braves are assured of an extra (seventh) season of contractual control before he could be eligible for free agency. Before he was reassigned to minor league camp Monday, the 20-year-old outfielder led the Grapefruit League in average (.432), on-base percentage (.519), slugging percentage (.727) and OPS (1.247), led the Braves in home runs (four) and stolen bases (four) and was tied for the team lead in RBIs (11) and runs (eight).
