Atlanta, Georgia – After a recent game between the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins, Ronald Acuna Jr. expressed his thoughts on social media regarding a play involving Jarred Kelenic. Acuna, who is currently recovering from surgery, commented on the situation where Kelenic was thrown out at second base for not hustling out of the batter’s box on a long hit.
Acuna’s criticism of the handling of the situation by Braves manager Brian Snitker sparked discussion online. Acuna responded to a post by a reporter asking about Snitker’s comments on Kelenic, questioning why he wasn’t taken out of the game like Acuna would have been in a similar situation.
The incident recalled a past event where Acuna was removed from a game in 2019 for a similar offense of not running out a hit. Snitker had emphasized the importance of hustle and accountability as a teammate in that instance, a sentiment likely still resonating with Acuna.
Despite his injury last season and a slower start upon his return, Acuna is now progressing well in his recovery. He has recently been cleared to begin cutting as part of his rehabilitation, raising hopes for his potential return to the Braves’ lineup in the near future.
Kelenic, on the other hand, has been struggling with his performance at the plate, potentially facing losing his starting position once Acuna is back in the lineup. The Braves, who have been seeing some promising performances from players like Alex Verdugo, are hopeful for a strong season ahead as they aim to build on their recent victories and make a push in the standings.