Atlanta Braves’ Star Diagnosed with Irritation in Ailing Knee, Still Expected to Be Ready For Opening Day.

Ronald Acuna Jr., a standout player for the Atlanta Braves, was left out of the starting lineup on Friday due to discomfort in his right knee following surgery. He had an MRI on Friday night, and the results were not too concerning, but the team still thought it was worth a shot.

Ronald Acuna Jr., a prominent player for the Atlanta Braves, has been diagnosed with irritation in his right knee during an MRI surgery on Friday. He will go through additional testing, but Opening Day preparations are still anticipated.He’s going to get more testing done on his knee, even though they still don’t believe it’s significant.

Though it’s encouraging that the team still believes he’ll be ready for Opening Day, you can’t help but worry because Acuna Jr. has already ruptured the ACL in that knee.

Acuna Jr.’s game also heavily relies on running, thus he needs his legs to be in perfect condition.

At age 26, Acuna Jr. is already among baseball’s top players. Already, he has won MVP, Rookie of the Year, three Silver Sluggers, and four All-Star selections. He was on the Braves roster for the 2021 World Series as well, however he was sidelined due to an ACL tear.

Acuna Jr., who hit.337 with 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases, is coming off one of his greatest seasons ever. In addition, he had an on-base percentage of.416.

He is a.292 hitter with 161 home runs and 180 stolen bases in his career. In 2023, he played a major role in the Braves’ second consecutive National League East championship, which they will defend in 2024.