The Braves’ initial diagnosis was left knee soreness. But the team announced later that an MRI showed a complete ACL tear that will require season-ending surgery.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Martín Pérez checks on Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. who injured himself running the bases during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Acuna Jr. left the game.
The Braves’ initial diagnosis was left knee soreness. But the team announced Sunday night that an MRI showed a complete ACL tear that will require season-ending surgery.“ don’t feel that painful, any pop or anything. ... Don’t think it’s that bad,” Acuña said. Acuña is batting .250 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 49 games. The four-time All-Star hit a career-best .337 last season with 41 homers and 106 RBIs.
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