The Atlanta Braves’ fear regarding Ronald Acuña Jr.’s knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates was confirmed.
Acuña, the reigning National League MVP, has suffered a torn ACL, which an MRI showed after he had to leave the game early on Sunday. As a result, Acuña is done for the 2024 season – a crushing blow to a playoff favorite.
The Braves announced the injury on Sunday, saying “he is set to undergo surgery at a date yet to be determined and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
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Acuña posted to social media after learning of his diagnosis, where he apologized to fans.
“Sorry,” Acuña said with a broken-heart and crying face emoji.
Acuña’s injury came in the first inning of the 8-1 victory, as he was taking a lead from second base. He went to steal third base, but immediately …