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Zachary Rymer Proposes Swapping Bryce Harper for Acuna

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. analyst Zachary Rymer proposed swapping outfielder Bryce Harper for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. between the Phillies and Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 NL Wild Card series, three games.
Bryce Harper, 34, has five years and about $125.7 million left on his contract.
Ronald Acuna Jr., 28, carries $34 million in club options and missed time after two ACL tears.

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U.S. analyst Zachary Rymer proposed swapping outfielder Bryce Harper for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. between the Phillies and Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 NL Wild Card series, three games.
Bryce Harper, 34, has five years and about $125.7 million left on his contract.
Ronald Acuna Jr., 28, carries $34 million in club options and missed time after two ACL tears.