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Ronald Acuna Jr. Conducts Emotional Interview After Being Removed From Braves-Royals

Ronald Acuna Jr. is one of the most talented baseball players on the planet. The former National League MVP, NL Rookie of the Year, has accomplished some of the more impressive feats on a Major League Baseball field in the history of the game.

However, Acuna Jr.'s biggest obstacle has remained staying healthy and on the field throughout his eight-year MLB career. The 27-year-old, Atlanta Braves outfielder started the 2025 season on the injured list.

After tearing his ACL in his left knee in May of 2024 (he tore his ACL in his right knee in 2021), Acuna Jr.