Impact Acuna underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in July of 2021, and his trainers said Sunday that the outfielder has been rehabbing and working out extensively this winter. The 24-year-old resumed on-field batting practice in mid-January, and he took swings in the cage this weekend as spring training gets underway. It wouldn't be surprising to see Atlanta exercise caution with Acuna's rehab as the season approaches to prevent an aggravation, but he's a candidate to be utilized as a designated hitter early in the year if he isn't cleared to play the field. While Acuna will likely be sidelined for the first month of the regular season, he made encouraging progress in his recovery during the offseason.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
