Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

NEW YORK — Ronald Acuna Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

On Wednesday night, Acuna made the announcement on SportsCenter with host Elle Duncan. That was indeed the announcement. Ronald Acuña Jr. will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Major League Baseball announced its plan for Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña with the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

N EW YORK — Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced Wednesday as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 14.