The Atlanta Braves will be without Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of the 2024 season after an MRI exam revealed a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. Acuña suffered the injury in the first inning of Sunday’s win in Pittsburgh. The Braves placed Acuña on the 10-day injured list Monday and recalled J.P. Martinez to take his spot on the active roster
The #Braves today returned C Sean Murphy from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list, and placed OF Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day IL with a torn left ACL. Additionally, the club recalled OF J.P. Martínez to Atlanta and designated INF Joey Wendle…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 27, 2024
Acuña has gotten off to a slow start offensively, but his loss will certainly be felt by the Braves. He’s appeared in 49 games and is hitting .250/.351/.365 with four home runs and a 109 wRC+ in 222 plate appearances. Acuña also leads the team with 16 stolen bases.
The Braves acquired Martinez in an offseason trade with the Texas Rangers. Martinez has appeared in 44 games at Gwinnett and is hitting .271/.344/.404 with three home runs, and a 95 wRC+. He’s got the ability to play all three spots in the outfield and brings some speed to the table.
