Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr is heading again to the injured record and admits he’s “fearful” after sustaining an Achilles harm in final evening’s defeat to the Kansas City Royals.
Five-time All-Star Acuna missed most of final season and the beginning of this with a torn left ACL however had returned with a bang, hitting .306 with 14 house runs and 26 RBI in 55 video games.
He received’t play for the foreseeable future, although, after experiencing tightness in his proper Achilles whereas chasing down a ball in proper subject.
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Acuna didn’t need to take time off
Acuna admitted afterwards it was a priority and revealed he first felt the issue working the bases on Monday.
“It was hurting much more,” Acuna stated after Tuesday’s 9-6 defeat. “I used to be type of on the market hoping they wouldn’t hit it my approach, and naturally any time you do this, they all the time hit it your approach.
“I instructed them yesterday, and everybody stated, ‘Take the day if you need it, you’ll be able to have the time off’.
“I’ve missed a lot time already by accidents, I didn’t need to miss any extra time.
“They are going to look at me tomorrow, so we’ll see the way it goes.
“I’m fearful. It’s extra ache, I really feel it quite a bit when I attempt to put strain on it.”
Hopefully Acuna will return in 10 days – Snitker
It’s the most recent blow for a Braves aspect which have limped to a 45-61 file and sit 16 video games behind the New York Mets within the National League East.
Manager Brian Snitker stated: “It’s an Achilles factor, it’s going to take some time. He’ll go on the IL, and hopefully in 10 days or so it’ll clear up.
“I used to be fearful that that was an indirect the way in which he reacted there. I don’t know, it’s simply a type of issues, you simply need to take care of it. It’s not enjoyable coping with it, not straightforward coping with it, however you simply need to.”
