Injury Update on $100M Ronald Acuna Jr. Spells Major Trouble for World Series Favorites Atlanta Braves

It had been an Atlanta Braves season so far. The team leads the NL East and is almost assured of a first-place finish, clinching a direct spot into the playoffs. Although many players have contributed to the success of this MLB season, the name of Ronald Acuna Jr. draws special attention. The 25-Year-Old has been a catalyst in the team’s offense. He has hit brilliantly and is leading the projections of the NL MVP of the season. Because of this, he has become a crucial part of the Braves and is expected to lead their offense in the playoffs. However, there has been a shift in this situation.

Given only a few weeks are left in the playoffs, no team wants to see their best getting injured. But according to the latest report, things are much similar for Acuna. Given the timings, the update has shocked the fans. As they expect him to play a vital role in the team’s success, this has taught some fears in the open.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Was Taken off the Play for a Precautionary Reason

According to a post shared by Talkin’ Baseball, the Braves removed him in the eighth inning during Atlanta’s series-opening 9-6 defeat to Miami Marlins on Friday night at loanDepot Park. They shared, “The Braves announced that Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from tonight’s game as a precaution with right calf tightness.”

It has been outstanding for the $100 million Ronald Acuna Jr. The young player has been dominating the plate with his brilliant hitting. In 147 appearances this season, Acuna has 135 runs, 37 HRs and 98 RBIs, averaging 0.337 and an OPS of 1.004.

Notably, the outfielder is currently in the top 10 of the league in all the parameters. Steller isn’t it? But it seems there can be a dip in his ranking. The reason behind it is the injury concern associated with the MVP challenger.

It was a caution from the Braves and they will evaluate the concern on a day-to-day basis. This means the Venezuelan could be back soon after proper analysis. But fans are still unhappy, as it happened after Acuna’s coach predicted his World Series appearance.

They feel that it has gone the wrong way and caused the problem. Given that Acuna missed playoffs due to injury last time, the update has brought the same fears back. Because of this, fans do not feel good about it and have shared their fears related to the future while reacting to this update.

Atlanta Fans Show Their Pain as Injury Concerns Surround Their MVP Leader

Fans want their teams to do well especially when the championship is just a few steps away. They want star players to stay in the best shape. The same is true for the Atlanta Braves. But when the news about Acuna circulated, it added negatives to this.

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Fans did not like it too and showed their pain in the following reactions.

A fan feels the season is over.

Another fan added weight to it.

One feels more players would join this list.

A fan questions his injury connection with Miami.

There are certain fears about Acuna’s injury. But there is not much available on the extent of it. Do you think it will be an enormous setback for the Braves? Let us know in the comments.

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