Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson have appeared in every game this season. Austin Riley has missed two. How come Atlanta won't rest its starters?
But with the Braves bracing for a doubleheader Monday in, one day after clinching this season's first postseason berth back in Atlanta, skipper Brian Snitker insisted his best player take a breather. Hours after showcasing his cornucopia of ungodly talents in Game 1 — another stolen base, a 420 foot fuzz-rocket homer and a jaw-dropping outfield assist — Acuña rested.
Acuña's on-field majesty and raw production deserve a waterfall of praise, and might well earn him some hardware come November, but his daily availability takes it to another level, especially when you consider the 25-year-old fully tore his ACL just two years ago. As a result, the 2022 version of Acuña was less than his best. On that still-recovering surgically repaired knee, he was a symphony underwater, a muffled fireworks show.
era, fostered intently by player leadership, and most importantly, it's a simple strategy that helps win a truckload of ball games., who's in his first season with the Braves."Our training staff, our nutritionists, the strength and conditioning coaches. There's a culture that's been created here. Guys put the work in behind the scenes to be ready."
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