Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr, out for season with torn ACL, apologizes to fans on social media

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The Atlanta Braves’ fear regarding Ronald Acuña Jr.’s knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates was confirmed. 

Acuña, the reigning National League MVP, has suffered a torn ACL, which an MRI showed after he had to leave the game early on Sunday. As a result, Acuña is done for the 2024 season – a crushing blow to a playoff favorite. 

The Braves announced the injury on Sunday, saying "he is set to undergo surgery at a date yet to be determined and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. 

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Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves walks off the field with trainers after an apparent injury in the first inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Acuña posted to social media after learning of his diagnosis, where he apologized to fans. 

"Sorry," Acuña said with a broken-heart and crying face emoji.

Acuña’s injury came in the first inning of the 8-1 victory, as he was taking a lead from second base. He went to steal third base, but immediately went down to the dirt.

The Braves likely gasped when they saw him clutch his left knee after the non-contact injury. Acuña was able to get up after several moments and limp off the field on his own power. 

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The first update from the Braves was that he had left knee soreness, but it ended up being more serious than that. 

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves warms up prior to the start of his game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 27,