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Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss remainder of 2024 MLB season with knee injury

For the second time in four seasons, Ronald Acuña Jr., one of baseball’s most dynamic players and National League MVP, will undergo season-ending reconstructive knee surgery.

Acuña suffered a torn left anterior cruciate ligament Sunday when he twisted awkwardly while changing direction on the base paths, the Atlanta Braves announced after a review of MRI results.

Acuña, 26, told reporters he doesn’t believe he tore his ACL in the baserunning crash in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Acuña would know: In July 2021, he was on his way to an MVP season when he tore his right ACL, ending his season.