Acuña, Snitker Rift Grows After Kelenic Incident

During the Atlanta Braves’ win over the Minnesota Twins, outfielder Jarred Kelenic failed to hustle on a play, but manager Brian Snitker did not discipline him, explaining he had not seen the lapse live and only addressed it after video review. Injured star Ronald Acuña Jr., previously benched for similar behavior in 2019, posted—and later deleted on social media—that he would have been removed if he made the same mistake, fueling accusations of a double standard. Kelenic apologized to Snitker and took responsibility, vowing not to repeat the error. The incident has sparked debate among fans and media about consistency in discipline and team dynamics. Despite a sweep of the Twins, the controversy has placed renewed scrutiny on Snitker’s leadership. Tensions within the Braves clubhouse appear to persist as Acuña continues his rehabilitation.