Impact The activity marks the first meaningful milestone in the recovery process for Acuna, who will most likely be limited when hitters report to spring training in late February, should there be a resolution to the ongoing lockout. Whether Acuna is ready to go for Opening Day will likely hinge on whether he's able to run and change direction at full speed in the latter weeks of spring training. Regardless, Acuna at least seems to be progressing from the right knee injury on a normal schedule, though his uncertain timetable for making his 2022 debut will make him a risky early-round selection. Even if Acuna is deemed ready for the start of the season, he could scale back his involvement in the running game coming off surgery, after he stole 17 bases in 23 attempts through 82 games last season before suffering the knee injury.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE