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Ronald Acuña Jr. Placed on 10-Day IL With Achilles Inflammation

Wednesday’s MRI will confirm the severity of his Achilles inflammation ahead of a rehab plan

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 29: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves pulls on his jersey as he leaves the game in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jul 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) losses his helmet after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Acuña exited the July 29 loss in Kansas City with right Achilles tightness and was officially put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday
  • He was seen wearing a walking boot after the game and will undergo an MRI to rule out any structural damage to the tendon
  • Manager Brian Snitker said he hopes the inflammation will clear in about 10 days, allowing Acuña to begin a rehabilitation program
  • Atlanta recalled outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett to take over Acuña’s role in the right field corner
  • Before this setback, the 2023 NL MVP was batting .306/.429/.577 with 14 home runs and 26 RBIs in 55 games