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Braves Star Acuña Jr. Limps Off Field
23 Sep
Summary
- Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained an apparent leg injury after fouling a ball off himself.
- He was checked by a trainer and manager, then left the dugout with a limp.
- This injury concern arises just a week before the postseason begins.
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. experienced an apparent leg injury during his second plate appearance, fouling a ball off his left leg. The impact occurred near his existing protective guard. He was immediately attended to by a trainer and manager Brian Snitker, eventually exiting the dugout with a limp.
This situation is particularly worrying for the Braves as the postseason is only about a week away. Acuña Jr. has a history of lower-body injuries this season, including two hamstring issues that sidelined him for over 50 games.
Despite these setbacks, Acuña Jr. has shown strong form in September, batting .342 with a 1.086 OPS. He recently achieved a 20/20 season, his first since his 2023 40/70 performance. The Braves are hoping this latest exit was precautionary and that he is only day-to-day.
