Braves Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Suffers Contusion After Foul Ball Impact
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. fouled a ball off his left shin during a game against the Cincinnati Reds. He was removed from the game but X-rays and scans showed no serious damage, and he has been listed as day-to-day…
Chattanooga, TN, September 22, 2026 —
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from a recent game against the Cincinnati Reds after sustaining an injury. The incident occurred when Acuña Jr. fouled a ball off his left shin during play.
Following the impact, Acuña Jr. was taken out of the game to undergo evaluation. Medical assessments, including X-rays and scans, were performed to determine the extent of the injury. According to reports, these examinations revealed no signs of serious damage.
Acuna Jr. has since been classified as day-to-day. The diagnosis for his condition is a contusion, commonly known as bruising, to the left shin. Further updates on his availability for upcoming games are expected as his condition is monitored.
Story summarized from the original created by Rick Nyman on www.wdef.com, see more information here.
