The Atlanta Braves have a reason to be optimistic as they approach the holiday season, with star player Ronald Acuña Junior set to have a healthy offseason and begin the 2026 season without restrictions. Acuña, known for his dynamic play, has consistently performed well when healthy, earning the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2025. His last truly healthy offseason was before his MVP campaign in 2023, and a repeat performance in 2026 could make him the biggest reason for the Braves to be thankful.

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