2024 did not go according to plan for Braves stars Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.
First, Strider tore his ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. He needed season-ending surgery after only one start in April. Then the following month, Acuña Jr. suffered another ACL injury, this time in his left knee. That sidelined the former MVP for the rest of the year.
Now, both Strider and Acuña Jr. are laser-focused on two things for 2025: staying healthy and helping the Braves win another World Series.
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The Braves pitchers and catchers reported for spring training on Wednesday.