Acuña Jr. delivered another homer, reinforcing his status as a multi-category fantasy force who can swing games with speed and power. His presence anchors Braves' dynamic lineup and offers upside in runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.

Acuña Jr. opened the eighth with a lineout as part of a Braves attack that tested France in his return, underscoring Atlanta’s dangerous lineup Houston faced in the late frame.

Acuna Jr. carries power against Parker’s lefty-heavy mix, with a solid 15.7% Barrel% and 47.1% HardHit% vs RHP. The three HRs off lefties this season come off the two most-used Parker pitches, making the +287 line a compelling value on a smaller slate with wind favorable toward left field.

Acuña managed a single in the Braves’ order but couldn’t spark the offense into a comeback against Houston’s bullpen, contributing to the team’s limited scoring night. His pace and threat remain the centerpiece of Atlanta’s lineup.

Acuña Jr. is at the center of trade rumors involving a Yankees swoop that would reshape both franchises. Even amid speculation, his elite power-speed blend sustains top fantasy value; a move could unlock new environments or introduce risk depending on the destination and surrounding hitters.