Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' lineup in their regular season finale due to irritation in his left wrist.
The postseason-bound Braves say the move before Sunday's game against Boston was made as a precaution.
Even so, the report of renewed soreness in Acuña's wrist is cause for concern as the team prepares for the NL wild-card series. He was on the 10-day injured list due to soreness in the same wrist from Aug. 12-25.
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., strikes out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)
Acuña is hitting .250 with 14 homers and 29 RBIs.
Ender Inciarte replaced Acuña in center field, and Ozzie Albies moved up as the new leadoff hitter.
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