Ronald Acuña Jr. Leaves Game With Leg Contusion, Day-to-Day
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left a game against Cincinnati after fouling a ball off his left leg. He is considered day-to-day with a contusion, as medical scans showed no serious damage.
Bakersfield, CA, September 23, 2026 —
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited a recent game against the Cincinnati Reds after sustaining an injury to his left leg. The incident occurred when Acuña Jr. fouled a ball off his leg.
Following the injury, Acuña Jr. was evaluated by medical personnel. While he was removed from the game, subsequent medical scans indicated that there was no serious damage to his leg. He has been diagnosed with a contusion, which is a bruise resulting from impact.
The team has classified Acuña Jr. as day-to-day. This designation suggests that his availability for upcoming games will be determined on a daily basis, depending on his recovery progress.
The exact date of the game, the specific inning in which the injury occurred, and the outcome of the game were not provided in the summary. Further details regarding the severity or specific location of the contusion on his leg were also not specified. The manager’s or trainer’s comments on his condition were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by PAUL NEWBERRY, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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