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ATLANTA – The crisp air of a 2026 spring training session was supposed to be all about promise and return to form. But for the Atlanta Braves and their superstar Ronald Acuña Jr., the narrative took a cautious twist this week. After a routine baserunning drill, Acuña was seen shaking his head and grabbing at his surgically repaired right knee, sending a wave of unease through the clubhouse.
According to team sources, Acuña is experiencing “minor general soreness” in the knee that required season-ending surgeries in both 2021 and 2024. While he has been a force in early camp games—racking up hits and swiping bags with his trademark aggression—the lingering tightness has prompted the Braves’ medical staff to dial back his workload. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed that the 28-year-old outfielder will be held out of live batting practice for at least 48 hours as a “precautionary measure,” with an MRI already scheduled for tomorrow morning.
The timing is critical. Atlanta is banking on Acuña to anchor a lineup that underperformed in 2025, finishing third in the NL East. Last season, Acuña posted a .279 average with 22 homers and 35 stolen bases—impressive numbers, but a clear step down from his MVP-caliber 2023 campaign (.337, 41 homers, 73 steals). Any setback now could derail the Braves’ entire offensive strategy.
This is not the first time Acuña’s confidence in his knee has been tested. He admitted earlier this month that he still feels a “mental barrier” when cutting hard. The physical pain, he said, is manageable—but the fear of another explosion is not. “ocho (eight) is a warrior,” teammate Matt Olson told reporters. “But we’ve got to be smart. His health is bigger than one drill in February.”
My take: This is the Brave New World of super-athletes living with reconstructed knees. Acuña’s talent is undeniable, but his body is a ticking clock. The Braves cannot afford to rush him. If the MRI shows even a whisper of inflammation, shutting him down until May should be the absolute floor. A healthy Acuña for 120 games is worth more than a bulletproof one for 10. Bet on caution, not glory.
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