Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be ready for Opening Day, the Atlanta Braves say after the 2023 NL MVP was diagnosed with irritation in the meniscus of his right knee.
According to the Braves, Acuña Jr. saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday night and the outfielder will "gradually increase baseball activities" ahead of their season-opener on March 28 at the Philadelphia Phillies.
Acuña Jr. sustained the injury while in a rundown during Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. He did remain in the game through the fifth inning and took part in pregame batting practice on Friday.