{
  "id": 9235157,
  "title": "Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves With Apparent Injury Just Before Playoffs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ronald-acuna-jr-leaves-with-apparent-injury-just-before-playoffs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/ronald-acuna-jr-leaves-with-apparent-injury-just-before-playoffs-12475792"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with a possible injury. The outfielder sustained the issue in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg. He lay on the grass down the first base line for over a minute, speaking with team trainer and manager Walt Weiss. Acuna eventually stood and walked off the field without assistance. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen replaced him. This injury couldn't have come at a worse time for the Braves, who are vying for a first-round playoff bye. Should Acuna miss a considerable amount of time, the team could be forced to face the Wild Card round without their former MVP. Acuna's history of leg injuries this season adds to the Braves' concerns, as he already missed time due to Achilles inflammation after recovering from a knee injury in 2025. Despite a sluggish start, Acuna has posted solid numbers for the year, batting .814 OPS over 104 games, his most played this season since his 2023 breakout. His current .814 OPS, though slightly lower than his .934 from last year, is still impressive. The Braves heavily rely on Acuna, and the team is hoping his injury is not serious as he enters the postseason, preparing for a Wild Card series against a formidable opponent.",
  "summary": "Atlanta Braves outfielder and former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent Injury.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}