Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acua Jr. speaks out about torn ACL [Video]

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. gave an update Thursday afternoon on the injury that has put him out for the season.

The baseball player tore his left ACL during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26. 

Acuña, 26, opened the game with a double to right-center field against Martín Pérez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuña started toward third on a stolen base attempt and his left knee gave way. The reigning NL MVP remained down for several minutes while being treated, pointing at his left leg before walking off under his own power.

The Braves’ initial diagnosis was left knee soreness. He was seen wearing a brace in the Braves’ clubhouse after the game and was claiming that the injury was not that severe. But the team announced Sunday night that an MRI showed a complete ACL tear that would require season-ending surgery.

This is Acuña’s second ACL tear in three …