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Ronald Acuna acknowledged an internal rift with former teammate Freddie Freeman during an interview.

Acuna, speaking in Spanish to a Dominican Republic-based sports reporter, was asked what he would miss the most about the Braves first baseman, who signed with the Dodgers last month.

Acuna did not reply to the question.

Acuna was asked if he had been close with the Braves' first baseman over the past four seasons.

We were close in that we shared the same stadium, but we had a lot.

Pujols interrupted and said there were lots of clashes.

Acuna nodded his head and said there were lots of clashes.

According to reports, Acuna will likely address his comments before the season opener against the Cincinnati Reds.

According to the interview, the crux of Acuna's issues with Freeman, a five-time All-Star and the 2020 National LeagueMVP, stems from disagreements during the 2018?

There is always someone who wants to tell you how to do things when you are a rookies. The other person does not see it as wrong because it is part of the game.

A lot of veterans called me into the office when I was a rookies and told me I couldn't use the eye black. And I said that was fine.

Pujols asked Acuna if he was quiet.

Yes, of course. Acuna said that he would be a veteran one day.

The Colorado Rockies will host the Dodgers on Friday.

The report was contributed to by an athlete.