Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News After Leaving Royals Game

Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News After Leaving Royals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth season with the Atlanta Braves, having made his big-league debut in 2018—a season that ended with him winning NL Rookie of the Year.

Since then, Acuna has risen to elite status in Major League Baseball, earning five All-Star nods, three Silver Slugger awards, and the National League MVP in 2023. That same year, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season.

His 2024 campaign was cut short by a second torn ACL in his left knee, but upon returning in May—almost exactly a year later—he wasted no time regaining MVP form.

Through 776 career games, the 27-year-old phenom has compiled a .291 batting average, .911 OPS, 179 home runs, and 443 RBIs.

During Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, Acuna left the game in the sixth inning with an injury and was replaced by Eli White.

Moments later, the team announced on X, “OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from tonight’s game with right Achilles tightness.”

The news only got worse from here, as it was revealed postgame that Acuna will be hitting the 10-day injured list (h/t Bleacher Report).

OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from tonight’s game with right Achilles tightness.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 30, 2025

In his 54 games played so far this season, Acuna has continued to crush opposing pitching, hitting .309 with a 1.012 OPS, 14 home runs, and 26 RBIs.

Yet despite his dominance, the Braves have stumbled to a 45–60 record, placing them well outside postseason contention. The full details of Acuna’s injury have not yet been revealed, but for now the Braves can prepare to be without him for at least 10 days.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.