‘Precautionary’ eventually turns into ‘extremely cautionary’
Hey something happened in the sixth inning other than Enyel de los Santos relieving Aaron Bummer and promptly melting down. The Atlanta Braves had a player looking hobbled in a completely lost season and allowed him to be injured.
OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from tonight’s game with right Achilles tightness.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 30, 2025
After attempting to chase after a foul ball during Bobby Witt Jr.’s plate appearance after which Ronald was noticeably limping, he also could not run down Vinnie Pasqantino’s ground rule double. It did not appear that he could not stop as effectively as he normally could. The Braves have acknowledged the injury with an update. What they haven’t done is dismiss anyone other than the third base coach and the list of failed relievers that they have trotted on a conveyor belt of lousiness.
This is where I say I’m not a doctor and I have no idea of the injury details and we’ll keep you updated. Now excuse me while I get my damn pitchfork.
EDITOR’S UPDATE [11:05 p.m. ET]: After the end of the game, we got a few more developments. Ronald Acuña Jr. is reportedly heading to the 10-Day IL and he also was spotted in a walking boot by MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Again, we’re not doctors around here but that’s not a good sign at all. Stay tuned, as we’ll surely have further information in the coming days.
Acuña is in a walking boot
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 30, 2025
UPDATE [11:13 p.m. ET]: Well, this is infuriating!
Acuña held back tears as he talked after tonight’s game. He said he’ll be further evaluated (likely MRI) tomorrow. He felt discomfort when he scored from first on Monday. He lobbied to play today because in his mind he had missed too much time already this season.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 30, 2025