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Braves’ top prospect Acuna arrives in camp early

No. 1: Ronald Acuna, outfielder No. 23: Luiz Gohara, pitcher No. 27: Mike Soroka, pitcher No. 34: Kyle Wright, pitcher No. 42: Ian Anderson, pitcher No. 54: Austin Riley, third baseman No. 65: Kolby Allard, pitcher No. 72: Max Fried, pitcher
By David O Brien
Feb 14, 2018

Braves' top prospect Ronald Acuna reported to spring training Wednesday, four days before position players were due to report.

Acuna, 20, is the consensus top prospect in baseball and will compete for the starting left-field job at spring training.

If he’s not on the Opening Day roster, it’s anticipated that he would join the major league team as soon as late April and no later than midseason.

> Also: Braves storylines at spring training 

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