Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The injury occurred as Acuña attempted to steal third base in the first inning after hitting a leadoff double.
Initially thought to be left knee soreness, an MRI later revealed a complete ACL tear, necessitating season-ending surgery for the 26-year-old outfielder. Acuña, the reigning National League MVP, had previously torn his right ACL in July 2021 but expressed that this injury felt less severe.
