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Braves Won't Rush Ronald Acuna Jr. Back
The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that the Atlanta Braves will be careful not to rush outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) back this year to avoid a repeat of 2022 when he played with lingering soreness and had diminished power and confidence after he tore his right ACL in July of 2021. Acuna tore his left ACL in 2024 and had surgery in early June. He talked his way back into the lineup nine months after his previous surgery, but this time Acuna said he'll leave the decisions entirely up to the medical staff to determine when he's ready to resume playing. The Braves won't include him on the Opening Day roster in 2025 to try and protect Acuna from himself. A return in late April or early May seems like the most reasonable timetable, which would give him around two extra months to rehab compared to his first ACL tear. Despite the fact that he'll miss time, Acuna ranks as RotoBaller's No. 26 overall player in 2025.
Source: The Athletic - David O'Brien
Source: The Athletic - David O'Brien
