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Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday night's Braves-Royals game in the sixth inning due to "right Achilles tightness."
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the game against the Kansas City Royals after chasing down a ball in right field in the sixth inning.
With the MLB trade deadline rapidly, approaching, Ronald Acuna Jr. left the Braves game against the Royals with an apparent injury.
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If the struggling Atlanta Braves decide to trade pending free agent Marcell Ozuna before the deadline, ESPN's Buster Olney thinks the San Diego Padres would be a good fit.
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Acuña was pulled with two outs in the sixth inning and quickly diagnosed with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.
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Monday, Erick Fedde was acquired by the Braves in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. The former Cardinal has had something of a difficult season with a 3-10 record and 5.22 ERA, though he’s certainly looking to change things around with his new club.
Kansas City has gone 26-28 at home and 52-55 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Atlanta has gone 19-34 on the road and 45-60 overall. The Braves have a 13-25 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.
Whether the Braves could even acquire Nett is another question — the Padres' farm system is notoriously shallow, and Nett is their No. 3 prospect. Even with how well Ozuna would fit into their lineup, it might be tough for them to part ways with one of their promising young players.