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Ronald Acuna Jr. Suffers Foot Injury, Could Be Headed To 10-Day IL

By Mark Polishuk | June 26, 2022 at 3:53pm CDT

Ronald Acuna Jr. fouled a ball off his left foot during Saturday’s game, and the injury eventually forced the Braves star to leave the lineup.  While x-rays were negative, Acuna told reporters (including ESPN’s Marly Rivera) today that a trip to the 10-day injured list is a possibility “because I can’t put any weight on my foot.”  To this end, Acuna had to use a scooter to get around the clubhouse today, though he wasn’t wearing a protective boot.

The Braves don’t play on Monday, so the team might take an extra 48 hours to evaluate Acuna to see if an IL stint is indeed necessary.  However, it is probably likely that the Braves play it safe and put Acuna on the injured list, given his health history and his import to Atlanta’s lineup.

It has been almost two full months since Acuna was activated from the injured list, after his right ACL tear prematurely ended his 2021 season last July.  Acuna has hit .281/.372/.455 with seven home runs over 196 plate appearances in 2022 — well above-average numbers, though actually a step behind the MVP-level production Acuna generated in 2018-21.  The Braves eased Acuna back into action with some DH days early in his return, though he has played his last 20 games in right field.

If Acuna does have to visit the IL, it will further hamper an Atlanta club that is already missing Ozzie Albies due to foot surgery.  On the plus side, the Braves have been able to get by just fine without Albies, as they are baseball’s hottest team in June — Atlanta is 19-4 this month, heading into tonight’s game with the Dodgers.  With Acuna out, the Braves could give Guillermo Heredia more playing time, or use Marcell Ozuna more as a corner outfielder than as a designated hitter.

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47 Comments

  1. You Can Put It In The Books

    3 years ago

    Mr. Glass

    Can’t stay healthy. Wasted talent. Oh well!

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    • signenderinciarte

      3 years ago

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    • Bravesfan59

      3 years ago

      no problem WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS WITHOUT HIM REMEMBER THAT

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    • Dusty Baker's tooth pick.

      3 years ago

      This has to be bumgarner equals NLCS

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    • getrealgone2

      3 years ago

      Mets choke job is gonna be hilarious.

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      • Dusty Baker's tooth pick.

        3 years ago

        Yeah, same guy who predicted the braves would be eliminated by June lol. At least our favorite team has won something relevant in the past 30 years.

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        • You Can Put It In The Books

          3 years ago

          Maybe Ronald can do his little “celebrations” on his scooter for the next 6-8 weeks.

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        • JAMES JACOBSEN

          3 years ago

          He will rest again during Monday’s off-day and possibly return to Atlanta’s lineup on Tuesday

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        • You Can Put It In The Books

          3 years ago

          @JAMES

          Nope, he’s sitting today. Somebody give the kid some bubble wrap so he can get back out there!

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      • User 401527550

        3 years ago

        The Mets have the fourth easiest schedule left in baseball with the games two best pitchers about to return. The braves just played their easiest part of the schedule. Good luck.

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          3 years ago

          The Mets and Braves have so many games left against each other. Whoever wins that series takes the division.

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  2. Patrick Schroeder

    3 years ago

    Please, no more Ozuna in the OF!

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  3. inkstainedscribe

    3 years ago

    Rosario just started a rehab assignment. Doubt he would be activated before RAJ was out for 10 days, but reinforcements are on the way.

    Reply
  4. Cap & Crunch

    3 years ago

    Woof , fantastic series (that you knew would go 2-1) ruined by injs the last 2 days

    I get the feeling most NL teams just want to get thru the next 3 weeks till the break in one piece than focus on the standings . Been a tough week for injs in the NL

    NL has a spicy chance to have all Divs be a tight race come Sept

    Reply
  5. j_butte

    3 years ago

    Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  6. miggywrld

    3 years ago

    Travis Demeritte szn

    Reply
  7. Dorothy_Mantooth

    3 years ago

    Red Sox are also 19-4 in June so far; just saying.

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    • fox471 Dave

      3 years ago

      Of course, no one asked since the discussion is about the NL.

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      3 years ago

      It’s clear that the offensive teams came alive as the weather warmed. Yankees, Braves, Red Sox, Phillies…all these teams had monster Junes because the bats woke up.

      Reply
  8. Braves Butt-Head

    3 years ago

    Drew waters could get the call

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    • getrealgone2

      3 years ago

      He improve on the strike outs?

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  9. Mystery Team

    3 years ago

    So x-rays are negative no breaks no tears nothing structurally wrong oh and no boot yet he can’t put any pressure on it and needs a little scooter to get around and thinks he’ll need the 10 day IL. Yup he’s soft. My man if there’s nothing other than soreness you’re dealing with then toughen up and take your off day Monday and get back in the lineup on Tuesday and shut up.

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    • getrealgone2

      3 years ago

      What do you do for a living?

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    • Dusty Baker's tooth pick.

      3 years ago

      Or, you know, there not taking any chances because of how much value he has for the team. If it was his choice he would probably be out there. But he just came off a MAJOR injury. Why take the chance of messing something up worse. I get that if me and you tried to pull that situation in our jobs we’d probably get fired, but, we are just joe schmos, the working man. We could be replaced a lot easier and a lot cheaper.

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    • Joeyg2033

      3 years ago

      My point exactly. If Bryce Harper has the same injury, you can pencil him in the line up. Bank on it. That’s what separates elite players (Acuna)from mvp type players in Harper.

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      • Fred McGriff HR

        3 years ago

        @Joeyg2033

        Remind me when Harper tore his ACL and returned to playing.

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    • Lloyd Emerson

      3 years ago

      If that same pitch had been fouled off of Mystery Team’s foot he’d still be crying like a baby.

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    • JAMES JACOBSEN

      3 years ago

      On Braves website. He will rest again during Monday’s off-day and possibly return to Atlanta’s lineup on Tuesday

      Reply
      • You Can Put It In The Books

        3 years ago

        Nope – sitting today and stayed back in Atlanta for treatment. Likely IL stint coming. Braves better stock up on bubble wrap and heart medicine.

        Reply
  10. ham77

    3 years ago

    This has been a tough season for the brightest stars in the game. Yet somehow Aaron Judge hasn’t been injured yet.

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  11. Joeyg2033

    3 years ago

    Just great! Huge Braves fan with Diamond Club tickets to Tuesday nights game…and Acuna won’t be playing. No Harper. No Acuna. The only difference being that if Harper had the foot injury,his arse would be in the lineup. Bank on it.

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    • Holy Cow!

      3 years ago

      You just wanted to brag about Diamond Club, whatever that is.

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  12. forklift1

    3 years ago

    You guys remember that time Kingman got picked off in Cincinnati to end the game?

    1
    Reply
  13. forklift1

    3 years ago

    A lot of people think Todd Hundley never got a fair shake in LA

    2
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  14. mushelbyman

    3 years ago

    just a gut feeling, why not switch Freddie Freeman for Matt Olsen?? it’s obvious Freddie wants to be a Brave!

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    • UWPSUPERFAN77

      3 years ago

      In a perfect world!

      Reply
  15. mushelbyman

    3 years ago

    Freddie for Matt…Matt from the Atlanta area but sure both would facilitate a trade

    Reply
  16. You Can Put It In The Books

    3 years ago

    Ronald should try doing the Lebron “silencer” celebration in his scooter.

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  17. UWPSUPERFAN77

    3 years ago

    Hope Ronald Accuna does not become the Paul Molitor of the Brewers. Just injured all the time, resulting in becoming a broken-down DH! If he did he would still be a HOF,but not as great as he could have been!

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  18. Terry B

    3 years ago

    Injuries happen, it’s just part of the game unfortunately! Next man up!

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  19. whocaresaboutRBI

    3 years ago

    Who are the 2 best pitchers in the game that are about to come back to NY? One has basically been out for 2 seasons and the other isn’t anywhere close to top 2 in the game fwiw.

    Reply
    • holycowdude

      3 years ago

      i’m no Mets fan….but he’s talking about DeGrom and Scherzer.

      Reply
    • You Can Put It In The Books

      3 years ago

      DeGrom’s been out for 1 season you hyperbolic numbskull

      Reply
  20. Motown is My Town

    3 years ago

    This guy is always getting hurt (almost as much as Harper, Springer & Trout) and right in the middle of the week wh/ really messes up my fantasy teams lineup. My fault in having him as my “keeper” so I’ll know better for next year.

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      3 years ago

      (almost as much as Harper, Springer & Trout)

      Not all these names belong together.

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      • Motown is My Town

        3 years ago

        Why not ? Those 3 players are among the most injury prone in baseball and Acuna is just about right there with them…. That’s why I’ve lumped them together Einstein!

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  21. TradeAcuna

    3 years ago

    Hopefully, Swanson continues to play well and become a superstar. Clearly, the Braves have none since Freeman left. Too bad the Braves still can’t beat the Dodgers. Good for Freeman though making the right decision.

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