Should manager Walt Weiss move Ronald Acuña Jr. BACK to the leadoff spot? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Welcome to Braves Today with your host, Lindsay Crosby. In this episode, we dive into an underrated dilemma Braves manager Walt Weiss faces for the 2026 season — where to bat Ronald Acuña Jr. Weiss recently discussed the pros and cons of placing Acuña at the leadoff spot versus the three-hole. We review Acuña's impressive stats to argue the merits of both positions and consider how player comfort impacts lineup success. We also explore how the Braves can optimize their lineup consistency and run-scoring potential for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates and thoughtful analysis on your Atlanta Braves! Join our NEW Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with promo code "Braves" Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.