Atlanta Braves right-back Ronald Acuña Jr. has terrible pain in his knee, but plans to play through it for the rest of the season.
Atlanta Braves right-back Ronald Acuña Jr has ‘terrible’ knee pain, but he Planning to play until the end of the season. According to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal, when asked about his knee pain, Acuña replied, “Terrible. But we’ll be in it until the season is over.”
He has played inconsistently over the past month due to various harassment, and missed the team’s championship last season. Now, he seems determined to be a part of the postseason.
The Braves are on a good track to post-season success. They are currently second in the highly competitive NL East standings, after just three games behind the New York Mets. According to FanGraphsThey have a 100 percent chance of making the playoffs and an 11.2 percent chance of winning the World Championship.
Acuña is having a decent season considering the conditions. Although he did a better job, he was still in great shape.
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Under normal circumstances, Acuña is usually one of Atlanta’s top hitters. In 2021, it was among the top three scoring .283/ .394/ .596. This season, unfortunately, is going through the worst season of his career. However, it’s still not bad.
He hits .274/.366/.413 at an OPS of .779 this season and is still considered one of the Braves’ best hitters. He lost a lot of strength in his swing, which he expects due to injuries. The 24-year-old is someone to fear in the squad regardless.
In his career spanning five seasons, Acuña played three All-Star games and earned two Silver Sluggers. His dedication is evident, and he will likely make a huge impact on the team regardless of the injury.
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