The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

The MLB All-Star break is rapidly approaching, which means it’s almost time for the 2025 MLB T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The annual slugfest will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is a man of many talents, as evidenced by a resume that includes five All-Star selections, NL Rookie of the Year award, NL MVP and a World Series ring in eight MLB seasons.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Has Unexpected 2025 Home Run Derby Odds originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If you believe New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will win the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, you might find yourself in rare company.

Rooker and Chisholm were added Thursday to the list of derby participants, completing the eight-player field. The event will take place Monday night in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. isn’t going into the Home Run Derby with any grand expectations or bold predictions. While the Yankees second baseman says he’s “really excited” to be competing in MLB’s annual power exhibition,