Photos: Ronald Acuna, Braves at spring training

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Photos: Ronald Acuna, Braves at spring training

AJC photos from the Braves at spring training on March 17, 2022.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna holds his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II after he finishes up batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna looks on admiringly as his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II plays with his bat during some family time after he finishes up batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Ronald Acuna Jr. II, the son of Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, carries his dad's bat in for him after the end of practice for the day during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna gets in some father and son time with Ronald Acuna Jr. II after he finishes up batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna carries his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II after he finishes up practice for the day and leaves with his partner Maria Laborde (right) during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves coach Eddie Perez plays catch with Ronald Acuna Jr. II while his dad, outfielder Ronald Acuna takes batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna holds his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II during batting practice at Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna gets his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II from his partner Maria Laborde after he finishes taking batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna's partner Maria Laborde holds their son Ronald Acuna Jr. II while his dad gets in some batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna sports a Bart Simpson shirt as he arrives for another day of Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried works on his strength and conditioning during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves players (from left) Austin Riley, Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson and Dansby Swanson get a ride back to the clubhouse on a golf cart after batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Nick Vincent takes the field with his glove Getting Greedy on his cap to loosen up with teammates during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves players (from left) Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, and Marcell Ozuna get a ride on a golf cart to batting practice after morning warmups during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried throws live batting practice to outfielder Marcell Ozuna in CoolToday Park during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. The Braves will play their first MLB preseason game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday in CoolToday Park. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna works on strength and conditioning to begin his day during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves newly signed pitcher Collin McHugh loosens up with his team for the first time during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they signed veteran right-handed reliever Collin McHugh to a two-year, $10 million contract. The deal contains a $6 million club option for 2024 with a $1 million buyout. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves newly signed pitcher Collin McHugh loosens up his arm working out with his team for the first time during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they signed veteran right-handed reliever Collin McHugh to a two-year, $10 million contract. The deal contains a $6 million club option for 2024 with a $1 million buyout. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario confers with first base coach Eric Young. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario loosens up as he arrives for his first day of practice with the team during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is all smiles as he outruns a trainer while running sprints during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna runs sprints with a trainer during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ronald Acuna clowns around with the outfielders while taking batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna holds his son Ronald Acuna Jr. II after he finishes up batting practice during Spring Training on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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