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Ronald Acuña Jr. goes ‘disconnected,’ purges Braves content after NLDS loss to Dodgers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has taken a dramatic step following the team’s elimination from the NLDS by the Los Angeles Dodgers, clearing his Instagram of all Braves-related content.

The 28-year-old star replaced his profile picture with a black image bearing the Spanish word *‘desconectado’*—meaning *‘disconnected’*—signaling a possible emotional response to the series. Acuña Jr.

struggled offensively in the four-game sweep, posting a .133 batting average with just two hits, one RBI, and four strikeouts, while also drawing boos from Braves fans during Wednesday’s 4–1 defeat. His underwhelming performance prompted him to acknowledge the criticism, admitting he ‘didn’t do anything’ to help his team advance, per FOX Sports’ Justin Felder.

Meanwhile, the Braves hold a $17 million team option on his contract for the offseason, meaning any potential departure would require mutual agreement. Unlike Instagram, Acuña Jr.

has not made similar changes to his X account, though he has remained largely inactive there since the start of the 2024 season, aside from a single post about Venezuela, his home country.

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