Ronald Acuña Jr. was withdrawn from today’s lineup due to discomfort in his right knee, raising
concerns among Braves fans. This particular knee had previously endured a torn ACL in 2021,
intensifying the unease surrounding this development. However, according to Braves reporter
Mark Bowman, Acuña engaged in batting practice and autograph signing earlier in the day,
suggesting that the team is exercising caution, especially given that the season is still a month away.
The decision to rest Acuña was precautionary, as confirmed by Bowman, who also mentioned that
Acuña could return to the lineup as early as Sunday. There’s optimism that this incident is minor
and won’t affect Acuña’s availability in the coming week, as he aims to replicate his MVP-winning
performance from last season.
