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

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Young, G. (2026, October 8). Ronald Acuña Jr. goes ‘disconnected,’ purges Braves content after NLDS loss to Dodgers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/sports/braves-star-shades-atlanta-via-social-media-after-nlds-loss-to-dodgers/

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Ronald Acuña Jr., the 28-year-old Atlanta Braves star, deleted all his Instagram posts related to the team after they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. He changed his profile picture to a black image with "disconnected" written on it. During the series, Acuña Jr. had a poor performance, contributing only two hits and one RBI while striking out four times. Some speculate this action might indicate he is unhappy with the team or considering leaving Atlanta, though others note similar behavior in previous offseasons. The Braves hold a $17 million option on his contract for next season.

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Ronald Acuña Jr., a 28-year-old superstar for the Atlanta Braves, deleted all Atlanta Braves-related content from his Instagram after the team lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. He changed his profile picture to a black image with "disconectado" (Spanish for "disconnected") written in gray. Acuña Jr.'s actions have led to speculation that he may be considering leaving Atlanta, though some argue this is just his annual routine post-season. During the NLDS, Acuña Jr. struggled, hitting only .133 with two hits and four strikeouts across four games, which prompted booing from fans during a game on Wednesday night. The Braves hold a $17 million team option for Acuña Jr.’s contract this offseason, meaning any move would need the franchise’s approval.

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The 28-year-old superstar deleted any Atlanta Braves-related content from his Instagram account after Atlanta lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. asserted

Atlanta → delete → NLDS

He also changed his profile picture to a black photo with “desconectado” written in gray, which translates to “disconnected” in English. asserted

which → change → English

There’s no way of knowing exactly where Acuña Jr.’s emotional state is at. asserted

state → ’ → where

Some on social media are claiming he does this every offseason, while others are suggesting this is proof the star wants out of Atlanta. asserted

star → claim → Atlanta

Acuña Jr. hasn’t done the bulk delete on his X account. asserted

Jr. → do → account

Then again, he hasn’t been active on that platform since the 2026 season began, aside from one post about his home country of Venezuela. asserted

season → begin → Venezuela

Regardless, Acuña Jr. didn’t do much to help his team topple Los Angeles. asserted

team → do → Angeles

He produced a .133 batting average with just two hits, one RBI, and four strikeouts across four NLDS games. asserted

He → produce → games

He was also booed by Braves fans during Wednesday night’s 4–1 loss. asserted

He → boo → loss

After the game, he said that fans were within their rights to boo him because he “didn’t do anything” in the series, per FOX’s Justin Felder. asserted

he → say → Felder

The Braves have a $17 million team option on Acuña Jr.’s contract this offseason, so he would need the franchise’s blessing if he were to leave Atlanta. asserted

he → have → Atlanta

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

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