Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on June 17, 2025 on ESPN.

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MLB Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Braves-Mets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to begin a three-game divisional series on Tuesday at Truist Park, but star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was in the news for something else on Monday.

Stuart Fairchild will return to a .260 xwOBA and 45 wRC+ accrued in 36 PAs. Given that Ronald Acuña Jr. is back and Eli White is still on the roster, there won’t be any more “double backup in the outfield corner” stuff,

Preview the June 17 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

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Ozzie Albies might be the biggest example of the Atlanta Braves bats struggling to get going this year. His performance has been a seesaw all year. Since his 14-game hitting streak in May, he's sunk back down again. He's batting .148 with a .425 OPS in the following 15 games.