The 2023 World Baseball Classic has come to an end with Japan taking home the trophy. But the tournament delighted baseball fans with many shocks, twists, and some strange results. Venezuela was one of the biggest surprise packages, winning all of their games in the qualifying round. They advanced to the Quarterfinals where they lost to Team USA. And now that the WBC fever is also over, the Venezuelan superstar Ronald Acuna Jr., who plays for the Atlanta Braves, seems ready for the 2023 regular season.

Although many expected him to star for Venezuela, Acuna Jr. was quiet with the bat. He went 4-18 at the plate over 5 games, looking out of sorts. But the outfielder recently gave a positive update with regard to the 2023 MLB season.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. is ready for the 2023 MLB season

Ronald Acuna Jr. recently returned to the Atlanta Braves following Venezuela’s Quarterfinal exit from the World Baseball Classic. Although some players may take time to recover, Acuna Jr. is back at it to prepare for the MLB season. In fact, when asked if he needed tests or more time to prepare for the season, Acuna Jr. said he is ready.

According to his interpreter, Acuna Jr. said, “No, it feels like the season is about to start. For me, I think its just about maintaining the same routine. Um, you know, doing, putting in the work, and being ready for when the season actually does come around.” This is big for both the Braves and Acuna Jr. as he looks to get into his best form. 

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The Braves outfielder had a good 2022 season, considering the fact that he played after coming back from ACL surgery. Notably, Acuna Jr. tore his right ACL midway through the 2021 season, thus requiring surgery. But he recovered quite quickly and played 119 games last season, having missed the majority of 2021.

The Braves will be looking to have a strong 2023 season

In 2022, the Atlanta Braves won 101 games, topping the NL East. They made it all the way to the NLCS, where they were upset by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves will now look to build on that 2022 season and Ronald Acuna Jr. will be key. 

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Acuna Jr. vehemently shut down trade rumors recently, showing his commitment to the Braves. What do you think about the fact that Ronald Acuna Jr. is ready for the 2023 MLB season? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!