Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Teases Ozzie Albies with Venezuela Jersey, WBC Medal

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies are teammates with the Atlanta Braves. They met as opponents at the World Baseball Classic.

Acuña played for Venezuela. Albies represented the Netherlands. Venezuela defeated the Netherlands 6-2 in pool play. Venezuela went on to win the tournament.

Roster and spring training banter

Atlanta began spring training with three players tied to Team Netherlands. Ozzie Albies, Chadwick Tromp and Jurickson Profar were listed.

Profar did not compete. He was barred after receiving a 162-game suspension for a second positive PED test. That development came before the WBC began.

Trash talk and timing

Trash talk surfaced during spring training. Tromp told reporters on Feb. 28 that the jesting felt like a “three versus one” situation.

He also noted Acuña’s loud presence during the exchanges. The banter intensified after Venezuela’s championship.

Aftermath and reminders

Acuña playfully reminded teammates about Venezuela’s win. He made sure Albies did not forget the outcome.

Conversations and social moments referenced a Venezuela jersey and the WBC medal. The light teasing has continued into Braves camp.

Filmogaz.com will monitor any further clubhouse developments. For now, Acuña appears to be enjoying the friendly rivalry.