The Atlanta Braves are eagerly awaiting Ronald Acuña Jr.’s anticipated start in 2025. The team’s standout player has missed action since May 2024 following a second ACL injury, though his comeback is expected shortly.
Exactly when isn’t clear yet, but the Braves are optimistic that his comeback will happen soon. Now, with regard to the Acuña injury recovery updates, things seem promising.
Braves Moving Closer to Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Comeback
On May 2, the Braves’ reporter
Mark Bowman had an update
on the Acuña front.
“The Braves haven’t set a specific timetable for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return. But the 2023 NL MVP could return to Atlanta’s lineup by the end of May. Though possibly still a few weeks away, this provides another reason to be optimistic about where the Braves are heading.”
Then,
reporter Grant McAuley
provided an additional important update regarding Acuña’s condition.
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— He won’t return to Los Angeles for medical appointments anymore. Although the team deliberated on this matter, they ultimately consulted with Dr. Neal ElAttrache today and determined that Acuña’s knee is ready to proceed. He will start his rehabilitation assignment later this month.”
Some people thought that Acuña might head to Los Angeles to consult with medical professionals about his knee during a routine examination. But now, this visit isn’t taking place anymore, which means Acuña shouldn’t
start a rehab assignment
in the coming days.
Even though there is great anticipation for Acuña’s comeback, McAuley informed the Foul Territory group that it wouldn’t be fair to demand that Acuña instantly perform at a superstar level upon his return.
“You’ve gotta
temper expectations
At minimum a small contribution,” McAuley stated. “He’s not here to single-handedly rescue the season. I don’t believe setting such high expectations is reasonable for him.
Acuña will make the team better, there’s no doubt about that. However, the second major knee injury for the Braves star needs to be something the club is careful about this time around as well.
As of May 6, the Braves are 16-18, good for third in the National League East. While the club has made up significant ground after starting the season 0-8, there are still questions surrounding the team.
Nonetheless, the latest updates are certainly positive for Acuña and the Braves. If all goes well, he should be back with the MLB club before too long in what could be a refreshing jolt for an underperforming team in 2025.
