This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Atlanta Braves Star Gets Seemingly Good News After Injury Scare. The Atlanta Braves and superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. appeared to have dodged a major injury scare, as the news on his Achilles has turned up positively, at least in the early going.

This disastrous Atlanta Braves season got a little worse Tuesday night. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Atlanta's loss to the Kansas City Royals (KC 9, ATL 6) after complaining of right Achilles tightness and was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a calf strain.

The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation

Salvador Perez (Kansas City Royals) with a Spectacular Hit Atlanta Braves, 07/30/2025

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not only a club legend, but he's still productive despite being past his prime. The 35-year-old came into Monday's bout with the Atlanta Braves slashing .253/.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch and taken out of Monday night’s against the Atlanta Braves with a bruised left elbow.