The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be ready for the team's Opening Day game against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 28.
In a post on X, the Braves noted that while Acuña is dealing with irritation in the meniscus of his right knee, he is set to "gradually increase baseball activities" and should be ready for the start of the regular season:
On Friday, the Braves scratched Acuña from the lineup for a spring training game due to knee soreness, and it was announced shortly thereafter that he would meet with Dr.