The Braves are calling up outfield phenom Ronald Acuna in time for their game in Cincinnati on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Miami-based journalist Daniel Alvarez Montes was first to report the news; MLB.com reported the move early Wednesday. Both cited unnamed sources.
The Braves have not announced the promotion.
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Acuna, 20, played well enough to make the club out of spring training but the Braves decided to send him to Triple-A Gwinnett for further seasoning (and, unofficially, to manipulate his service time). He's expected to take over as Atlanta's everyday left fielder in place of Preston Tucker.
Acuna batted .232/.321/.304 in 17 games at Gwinnett but hit safely in eight of his last 10 games.
