Oct 17, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (out ACL) during batting practice before their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Ronald Acuna Jr. to begin rehab assignment on Tuesday

Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors | By TC Zencka | Last updated 4/17/22

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, weather permitting, according to The Athletic’s David O’Brien.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is tentatively set to make his rehab assignment debut Tuesday night for Triple-A Gwinnett at Jacksonville, weather permitting.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) April 17, 2022

The Braves have been without its star outfielder since July 10, 2021 due to an ACL injury.

Acuna Jr. played in 82 games in 2021, almost exactly half the season, slashing .283/.394/.596 with 24 home runs and 17 stolen bases across 360 plate appearances.

A healthy Acuna Jr. could potentially take over in center, though the Braves preferred to use him in right field in 2021.

Adam Duvall has been Atlanta’s primary center fielder this season. Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna have primarily been in the corners with Alex Dickerson, another outfielder, getting at-bats as the designated hitter.

This article first appeared on MLB Trade Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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