Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update with Atlanta Braves star and reigning NL MVP apologizing for devastating diagnosis
ATLANTA Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is out for the season after tearing his ACL.
The reigning National League MVP came up lame while rounding the bases on Sunday, and an MRI later revealed his torn ACL.
ReutersRonald Acuna Jr. suffered a torn ACL on Sunday[/caption]
APIt is the second season-ending ACL injury he’s suffered in his career[/caption]
The Braves initially labeled the injury as left knee soreness before they could get Acuna to an MRI.
He initially downplayed the severity as well, comparing the pain to an ACL sprain he sustained in 2018 rather than a tear.
Acuna, ever the competitor, was devastated by the injury and apologized to fans for missing the rest of the season.
He posted a quick message saying “sorry” on his X account followed by a broken heart emoji.
Thousands of fans poured into his comments to share their support for the MVP player.
“Ronnie, we are only concerned for you. don’t apologize. hang in there,” one fan said.
“No need to apologize. Get well soon. We can’t wait until you are back!” another fan said.
“Hope for a speedy and successful recovery. injuries suck man,” a third fan said.
“Love you man. You’ll be back,” a fourth fan said.
The torn ACL is especially brutal as 2023 was Acuna’s first full season back after tearing the ACL in his right knee in 2021.
In a span of four years he has now torn the ACLs in both of his knees.
Clearly, the first time he suffered the injury it didn’t affect his play after recovering, as he won the 2023 MVP after missing the 2021 season and most of 2022.
However, Acuna was struggling to start this season, only slashing .246/.348/.356 with four home runs in 48 games.
There is no timetable as to when Acuna will be recovered, but he will undergo surgery soon to repair his ACL.
It is possible that he misses some time to start the 2024 season.
Home runs and boomsticks
MLB is back in London for a third time this summer when the Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Mets.
The London Stadium will transform from a football pitch to a baseball field for the June 8 and 9 spectacle.
Fans attending the games can feast on some extravagant ballpark menu items such as boomstick nachos (pictured) and a two-foot boomstick hotdog.
The New York Yankees won both games in 2019 against their rivals the Boston Red Sox.
And the Chicago Cubs split their series with the St Louis Cardinals when the teams faced off in 2023.
The Braves are now forced into a rough situation to replace Acuna who posted 8.2 wins above replacement in 2023.
They currently only have one backup outfielder in Adam Duval on the roster, and will likely turn to the trade market for reinforcements.
Acuna is the second season-ending injury the Braves have endured in 2024.
Ace pitcher Spencer Strider underwent season-ending elbow surgery earlier in the season due to a torn UCL.
The Braves are currently six games behind the Phillies for first place in the National League East.
APAcuna tore the ACL in his right knee in 2021[/caption]
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