Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Placed on 10-Day IL with Achilles Tightness

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right Achilles tightness following his early exit from a game against the Kansas City Royals. Acuña first felt discomfort during Monday's game but chose to play on Tuesday despite the soreness, highlighting his desire to avoid missing more time after returning late in the season from a torn ACL. The 27-year-old, a five-time All-Star and former NL MVP, was seen in a walking boot and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. This setback further impacts a Braves team already derailed by injuries, with Acuña joining several key players on the injured list during a disappointing season. Despite his limited games this year, Acuña has been a bright spot, batting .306 with 14 home runs and 26 RBIs. The Braves do not expect this injury to affect their trade deadline plans, as they are out of playoff contention and likely to trade other players, but Acuña's recovery timeline will be assessed after further evaluation.