Braves' Acuña is placed on IL after suffering a 2nd season-ending knee injury in 4 years
The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee
By Ap News
Published - May 27, 2024, 11:57 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 11:57 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Monday after the reigning NL MVP suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Acuña suffered the injury in the Braves' 8-1 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. After opening the game with a double, Acuña started toward third on a stolen base attempt. His left knee gave way when he stopped in an attempt to return to second base.
The Braves announced Sunday night that an MRI showed a complete ACL tear that will require season-ending surgery.
This is Acuña's second season-ending knee injury. He tore his right ACL on July 20, 2021.
