4:22PM: Speaking with The Athletic’s David O’Brien (X link) and other reporters after the game, Acuna said he will be placed on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, but he feels he might miss only about a month rather than a longer absence. Acuna compared the feel of the injury to his 2018 ACL sprain rather than his tear three years ago. 2:49PM: Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits Game With Apparent Knee Injury
Ronald Acuna Jr. Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Rest Of 2024 Season
Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a fully torn left ACL during today’s game, as the Braves announced following an MRI examination tonight. Acuna will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Acuna was taking a lead off second base during the first inning of today’s 8-1 Atlanta win over the Pirates when he faked a possible steal attempt with a move … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuna Jr. Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Rest Of 2024 Season
Braves Sign Joey Wendle
The Braves announced a series of roster moves today, signing infielder Joey Wendle and recalling left-hander Ray Kerr. In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett while right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique. The club already had a 40-man vacancy for Wendle. Smith-Shawver has been … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Joey Wendle
Rob Manfred Discusses Mizuhara, Fletcher Investigations; A’s Stadium Plans
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters (including Evan Drellich of The Athletic) regarding the league’s ongoing investigations into allegations of illegal sports betting against Ippei Mizuhara and David Fletcher. Mizuhara had worked as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter during his time with the Angels and joined him in heading to the Dodgers this offseason but was fired on … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred Discusses Mizuhara, Fletcher Investigations; A’s Stadium Plans
Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal
The Braves have re-signed righty Jackson Stephens to a new minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Stephens previously cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency. Ultimately, he’ll stick with the club for the time being, though it’s possible the new deal has new opt-out language … [Read more...] about Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal