While the MLB offseason is underway and the players are having a long break, preparing for the new season has not been an exception for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. On Instagram on Thursday, Acuna's personal photographer, Samuel Mijares, shared a few moments from Acuna's training, showing his chiseled physique ahead of the season.
The post included pictures of Acuna working out in the gym, followed by a video of him doing an exercise. Mijares wrote in the caption:
"Un Día Más en la Oficina 👹🧘🏾♂️🧘🏾♂️🔥." ("Another Day at the Office.")
Ronald Acuna Jr. was at the peak of his powers in the 2023 season as he achieved a massive feat, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs (41) and steal 70 bases (73) in a single season.
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injury-compromised 2024 season
Ronald Acuna Jr. made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves on April 25, 2018, against the Cincinnati Reds at the age of 20. He managed to go 1-for-5 while scoring a run.
He won the National League Rookie of the Year Award after slashing .293/.366/.552 with 26 home runs, 64 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 111 games.
After being the 2023 NL MVP, Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a torn ACL on May 26, 2024, ending his season. He played only 49 games last season, hitting .250/.351/.365 with four homers, 15 RBIs and 16 stolen bases.
A return on the opening day of the 2025 season won't be possible for Acuna and pitcher Spencer Strider, who underwent elbow surgery, according to Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
"With both guys, I don't think it's significant time, but I think we're confident that opening day is not realistic for them," Anthopoulos told reporters during the league's annual general manager meetings in San Antonio, Texas, according to the Associated Press.
"I think, look, once we get to spring, you get to the beginning of February, you'll have a much better idea on timelines. We're planning that they will not be part of the opening day roster, and how soon after that, we'll know more as we get deeper into the offseason."