Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss this weekend's series in Miami, but it appears the Braves outfielder will avoid the injured list. Playing through that injury lead Acuña to hit a pedestrian .217/.333/.370 in the playoffs. Umpire incompetence might have cost the Braves the series against the Dodgers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | He is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Yankees. Acuna wasn't injured badly enough that the Braves feared he could cause long-term damage, so he played through the issue, knowing that he could heal over the offseason. MIAMI -- The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactively Saturday because of lingering wrist soreness, and they're hoping he can return next weekend. NEW YORK -- Ronald Acuna Jr.'s sore left wrist isn't worrying Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker -- just be sure to ask him again Wednesday. ajc.com - Braves All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna is further distanced from the wrist discomfort that interfered with his 2020 season. What to expect from 2021's MLB aces in new places, Fantasy Baseball ESPN+ Cheat Sheet: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers. Acuna will be examined Wednesday morning … Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the injured list because of a wrist injury. It doesn't sound as if the injury is expected to affect him heading into next season. by Carmen Maiorano | Braves Correspondent | Sun, Sep 27th 11:55pm EDT. A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to Opening Day and beyond, Ranking which 2020 MLB playoff teams are least likely to return this October, When, why and if you'll see some of these big league prospects in the majors in 2021, Tristan's Twenty: fantasy baseball sleepers. Kiley McDaniel's MLB draft stock watch: Which prospects are playing their way into (and out of) the first round? Braves All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna is further distanced from the wrist discomfort that interfered with his 2020 season. 'This year opened my eyes': MLB players who opted out of 2020 season return with new purpose, Which spots on the diamond are most stacked? Manager Brian Snitker said he didn't consider the lingering soreness a setback for Acuna. His recent discomfort has been caused by I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" newsletter. section: | slug: braves-ronald-acuna-played-through-wrist-issue | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Oct 20, 2020 at 12:59 pm ET1 min read Acuna played through a sore left wrist throughout the postseason, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. He’s entering the new … Ronald Acuna healthy, motivated entering 2021 - Flipboard Manager Brian Snitker said he […] After hitting three homers against the Phillies on Aug. 9, Acuña sustained left wrist inflammation and was placed on the injured list six days MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactively Saturday because of lingering wrist soreness, and they’re hoping he can return next weekend. The 23-year-old played through a wrist injury … Ronald Acuna (wrist) expected to play Wednesday. Now there's a fight over what should replace them The Braves made outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. a late scratch before their game against the Yankees on Tuesday because of left wrist discomfort. Acuna played through a sore left wrist throughout the postseason, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. I remember the exact play that he re-injured his wrist on — he beat out an infield hit after a missed ball four call. ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' lineup in their regular season finale due to irritation in his left wrist. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the injured list because of a wrist injury. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, reacts past Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins after hitting a two-run home run off relief pitcher Trevor Kelley during the sixth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. The postseason-bound Braves say the move before Sunday’s game against Boston was made as a precaution. One thing that you can say about Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.: He is healthy and happy this spring. Braves remove Acuña from lineup with renewed wrist soreness September 27, 2020 ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves’ lineup in their regular season finale due to irritation in his left wrist. Ronald Acuña Jr. will be out through the weekend and be evaluated again on Monday as he recovers from wrist inflammation, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Wednesday night. D-backs coach McKay cuts spleen in dugout fall, Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates, Indians trade INF Freeman to Reds for cash, Braves, O's OF Markakis retires after 15 seasons, Bieber, Alonso among 8 with contracts renewed, MLB to try experimental rules in minors this year, Sexual assault allegations cloud Puig's MLB fate, Will Bauer, Snell and Darvish thrive ... or struggle? September 27, 2020, 12:48 PM ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' lineup in their regular season finale due to irritation in his left wrist. Acuna played through a sore left wrist throughout the postseason, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. STARTER: Ronald Acuña Jr. With All-Stars Mike Soroka and Ozzie Albies already out — Soroka for the year — superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. has missed the team's last two games and will be out this weekend with some sort of wrist … He’s entering the new campaign feeling refreshed. "We're going to make sure we get that thing cleared all the way up," Snitker said. You simply can't make up anything funnier about the Atlanta Braves than what they consistently do to themselves. With the wrist not improving, the Atlanta Braves young phenom has been shut down. “I’m feeling good and feeling healthy, that’s the important thing,” Acuna … The Braves 23-year-old superstar veteran seems to be on a mission for 2021 after an abbreviated 2020 that saw him set career highs in OBP and slugging, but also miss 14 of the team’s 60 games with a wrist injury. NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr.'s sore left wrist isn't worrying Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker — just be sure to ask him again Wednesday. 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Acuna will return to the lineup after spending the minimum 10-days on the injured list due to a wrist injury. Ronald Acuna Jr. hopes his injured wrist won't be an issue when his Atlanta Braves face the ...[+] Cincinnati Reds in a National League Wild-Card … He’s entering the new campaign feeling refreshed. The Braves will open a … One thing that you can say about Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.: He is healthy and happy this spring. After hitting three homers against the Phillies on Aug. 9, Acuña sustained left wrist inflammation and was placed on the injured list six days later. The 2018 NL Rookie of the Year hasn’t played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Ronald Acuna Jr., who hasn't played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist, has been placed on the injured list and hopes to return next weekend. That perhaps explains why he hit a disappointing .217/.333/.370 in 12 playoff games. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox with a wrist injury. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Braves put Acuna on IL with lingering wrist injury. MLB position power rankings, Which MLB teams will have fans in the stands? That wasn’t the case last August. Acuna … Bill Shanks Aug 15, 2020 The Braves were hoping Ronald Acuna, Jr. could avoid the injured list, but Saturday they placed him on it to give him more time to deal with his injured left wrist. The injury bug has bitten the Atlanta Braves again as Ronald Acuña Jr. was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup due to a sore left wrist. at Ronald Acuna scratched from lineup with wrist irritation Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was a late scratch Sunday as a precaution with left wrist irritation. Reliever Chad Sobotka was activated to take Acuna's roster spot before Saturday night's game at Miami. Acuña was clearly not himself, and it’s ridiculous he was even injured in the first place. The 2018 NL Rookie of the Year hasn't played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist. That wasn’t the case last August. Atlanta Braves All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna is further distanced from the wrist discomfort that interfered with his 2020 season. All Rights Reserved.