In 2025, there was a quite controversial issue regarding the change of positions. Ronald Acuña Jr. He took a step towards this in a recent interview he gave to “Behind the Show” Podcast; there he was direct especially with the case of Rafael Devers.
The Venezuelan gardener Atlanta Bravesdespite being very adamant about always wanting to play his usual position in the right field, he has never been closed to making readjustments around the needs of his franchise.
Acuña Jr. He did not skimp on his words and was more than docile about it, since he considers that he owes it one hundred percent to his team and that all these factors will always be ahead of his personal wishes.
Ronald Acuña Jr. gave his opinion on Rafael Devers and Boston
One of the most complex novels at the beginning of the season MLB 2025it was when Boston Red Sox raised the possibility of moving Rafael Devers at first base or as a designated hitter since they had the third baseman on their roster Alex Bregmana scenario that unleashed a lot of discomfort in the Quisqueyan to the point of ending up being an exchange piece with San Francisco Giants.
«I am just another employee, the day they say that I am DH, that day I am DH. “I am an employee, the only thing they can’t do is remove me from the lineup.”he began with laughter Acuña Jr. this very interesting topic.
Likewise, the Venezuelan expressed that his only demand is that as long as he is healthy he hopes that Atlanta Always keep him as a starter in the lineups, otherwise he is capable of even playing the infield.
«If they ask me to be DH I don’t have any kind of problem, I’m not going to go over anyone there. As long as I’m in the lineup I’m fine, I don’t care what position on the field I’m in, the fact that you’re playing on the field is already an immense privilege.the current winner of the MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award.
The Venezuelan values every turn he takes at home
For the Sabanero it is a thousand times more valuable to have the opportunity to participate in all the games on the major league calendar, instead of taking even 40 shifts; That is why the defensive position does not cause discomfort.
«I don’t even see the lineup. I go in, do my routine and get dressed… bam bam… first hitter at once. One time I was batting third this year, because I told the team when Riley was injured, I told them that I wanted to play third because I’ve never batted there and I forgot and I went out to bat first and Profar told me: Crazy, but what’s happening to you… and I went to the dugout.he added with a humorous ending.
Ronald Acuña Jr. He insists that each player is an employee of this sports system and the most prudent thing is to align himself with the needs of the team in each game. «I am not above anyone or the team, if the team tells me: you are going to play there… I play there calmly»he concluded.
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Venezuelan | With a deep passion for baseball, the most beautiful sport in the world. Since I was very little, I have been a fervent follower of this incredible hobby, which has led me to become actively involved in this field.
Currently, I am an author, editor, and member of the executive team at Swing Completo, where I combine my technical training with my love for the sport to deliver high-quality, relevant content for baseball fans.
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