Will the Braves regret sending down Ronald Acuna Jr. if they miss the Wild Card/playoffs by one game that he could (possibly) have swung in their favor at the beginning of the season?
-- @vanakatherock
Just like the Braves weren't going to mention service time as a variable in their decision to start Acuna in the Minors, they aren't going to publicly say their planning process is based on the belief that they are more than a player or two from becoming a legit postseason contender this year.
With that being said, I understand the stance Brandon McCarthy took on Twitter when he said few expected the Twins and D-backs to be playoff teams at this point last year.