US EditionBraves Place 5-Time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the Injured List with Achilles Tendon Inflammation
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, JUL 30 – Acuña Jr., batting .309 with 15 home runs this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list to prevent further injury after right Achilles tightness during a game.
- On Tuesday night, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium after experiencing right Achilles tightness.
- Earlier this week, Acuña Jr. experienced discomfort that first surfaced after chasing down a ball and returned when he ran for a foul ball in the sixth inning.
- Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game in the sixth inning due to injury, and will be further evaluated on Wednesday, according to MLB.com.
- Following his exit, the team said he’ll be evaluated further on Wednesday, and Eli White will play right field in his absence.
- With his injury designation, Acuña Jr.'s earliest return would be during the Aug. 7 series against Miami, as outfield depth includes Jarred Kelenic and Carlos Rodríguez on the 40-man roster.
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Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
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