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.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was trying not to cry while answering questions about his latest injury to reporters Tuesday night in Kansas City.

Early indications are that the Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuña Jr. may have gotten a bit lucky for a change with his injury.