Ronald Acuna Jr. emphasizes health after ACL repair

by Bruno Mulé | Braves Correspondent | Fri, Mar 14th 9:46am EDT

Ronald Acuña Jr., recovering from his second ACL surgery, prefers staying healthy over chasing steals, saying, “I’d rather steal 30 and play a whole year as opposed to stealing 70, injuring myself and missing a whole year,” per team updates. (Alden Gonzalez)

Ronald Acuña Jr., fresh off a second ACL repair, believes he can be better than ever. But he wants to be different.

“I’d rather steal 30 and play a
whole year as opposed to stealing 70, injuring myself and missing a whole year.”

On a delicate balance …https://t.co/rYM1nB3Cqj
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 14, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Acuña’s focus on health over high steal totals, post-ACL repair, signals a cautious return. His “30 versus 70” stance suggests durability trumps risk. Fantasy managers can bank on steady play if he avoids setbacks, boosting his lineup value.

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