Ronald Acuna Jr. Sends Message to Gleyber Torres After Off-Field Move

As Acuna prepares for the 2026 season, he has committed to participate in the World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela, which means he will report to the tournament instead of joining the Braves at Spring Training.

Many of the league’s top players are choosing to participate, and Acuna will likely use the opportunity to refine his game against elite international competition.

The event also gives him a chance to reunite with fellow Venezuelan players who have established themselves in MLB, including Detroit Tigers All-Star infielder Gleyber Torres, who is also expected to suit up for the WBC.

On Wednesday, Torres announced on Instagram that he would be reviving his YouTube channel for a second season of behind-the-scenes content documenting his life as a baseball player.

Acuna quickly appeared in the comment section, leaving a message for Torres that read, “Vamos pa Miami ,” which translates to “We are going to Miami.” The comment adds further fuel to the expectation that both players will represent Venezuela together in the tournament.

Team Venezuela is scheduled to compete in Pool D of the WBC at loanDepot park in Miami, with its first game set for March 6 against the Netherlands. The club will play its pool games from March 6 through March 11 at the venue.

Acuna and Torres have known each other for years through offseason workouts and the tight-knit Venezuelan baseball community, and the chance to represent their country together adds another layer to their connection.

Both players grew up idolizing the same national heroes and now get to carry that torch themselves. For Venezuela, having two of the sport’s most dynamic talents in the same lineup brings a level of excitement the fanbase has not felt in years.

For Acuna, the WBC offers both national pride and a competitive tune-up as he looks to lead the Braves into another postseason run.