Acuña exited Tuesday's game in the sixth inning after chasing after a foul ball along the line and a double into the gap by back-to-back batters. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, albeit gingerly, which is nonetheless encouraging. Walking with a significant Achilles injury is pretty much impossible.

Ronald Acuña Jr. landed on the IL with Achilles discomfort but GM Alex Anthopoulos doesn't believe the Braves' star should be shut down.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/braves as Braves Receive Positive Update on Ronald Acuña Jr. Achilles Injury. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Kansas CIty Royals and is already on the injured list. But he appears to have avoided a serious injury.