Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Offers A Three-Word Message Amid Reports Of Knee Injury

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is allegedly suffering with a small knee injury during spring training. According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Acuña has meniscus irritation in his right knee, as determined by an MRI on Saturday. The 26-year-old plans to visit a doctor in Los Angeles. Atlanta expects Acuña to be ready for the season opener on March 28 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Following the announcement, Acuña posted a soothing message on social media to admirers.

Acuña, in his eighth MLB season, is fresh off his first MVP campaign in 2023. In 159 games last year, Acuña hit.337/.416/.596, including 41 home runs and 71 stolen bases. The Braves, led by Acuña, aim for their third consecutive 100-win season, but have yet to move beyond the NLDS since their World Series victory in 2021.

Acuña, the reigning 2023 National League MVP, expressed his desire to stay with the Atlanta Braves for the rest of his career during a media session at spring training in North Port, Florida, on Friday.

“It’s no secret that I want to be a Brave for life. According to Atlanta Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Acuña expressed his desire to stay with the team indefinitely while speaking through an interpreter.