The Atlanta Braves mentioned Wednesday that star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been recognized with a Grade 1 decrease proper calf pressure.
There isn’t any timetable for his return, however the analysis takes away any fears that Acuna had suffered a extra critical damage to his Achilles tendon.
Earlier Wednesday, the Braves positioned Acuna on the 10-day injured checklist and recalled outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the roster.
Acuna first skilled discomfort in his calf space Monday night time when he scored from first on Austin Riley‘s double to assist the Braves to a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Acuna lobbied to play Tuesday night time, and Braves supervisor Brian Snitker assented, just for Acuna to return up limping whereas attempting to chase down a ball in proper subject in an eventual 9-6 loss.
“It occurred after I scored from first to dwelling on that play,” Acuna defined after the sport, talking via an interpreter. “They will look at me [Wednesday], so we’ll see the way it goes.”
Acuna, the Nationwide League MVP in 2023, has handled accidents for a lot of his profession. He missed time as a rookie in 2018 with a sprained left knee ligament, then tore the ACL in his proper knee, ending his 2021 season. Final 12 months, he pivoted awkwardly as he was taking his lead on the bases and wound up tearing the ACL in his left knee, ending his season after 49 video games.
Solely twice in eight seasons has Acuna managed to play greater than 119 video games.
After lacking the beginning of this season, Acuna returned Could 23 and started taking part in at an All-Star stage once more. He was hitting .306 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs in 55 video games, together with a 2-for-4 night time with a homer in opposition to the Royals on Monday night time.
Data from The Related Press was used on this report.