NL East: What would an Acuña injury mean for the Braves OF?

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. gave all of fantasy baseball a scare this week when the previously undisputed overall number one pick missed time due to soreness in his surgically reconstructed knee. He was evaluated by Dr. Neal ElAttrache who cleared him to gradually resume baseball activities, which should result in him being ready for Opening Day. However, it was a good reminder that all players get injured and Acuña still has a pretty big injury in his recent past. If he were to miss time during the season, which Braves would get a shot in the outfield?

Initially, this would likely lock in playing time for Jarred Kelenic. The one time top prospect has played right field well in the past and could move from left to right easily. The...

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