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Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. undergoes surgery, Jarred Kelenic sidelined, and more
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ACL. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the same doctor who performed his 2021 surgery.
Looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. had his ACL surgery. The team said he would have it Tuesday.
The recovery officially starts now. Picture from Acuna Jr.’s wife on Instagram. #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/14z2ntMkaI— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) June 6, 2024
The surgery was performed in Los Angeles, where Acuña expects to stay for the next month while he begins the rehabilitation process. Acuña sustained the season-ending injury on May 26 and is hopeful for a full recovery.
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Jarred Kelenic didn’t appear in Thursday’s game due to soreness in his wrist. He suffered an injury while going for a fly ball in Wednesday’s matchup in Boston.
Some late-inning offense helped boost the Braves past the Washington Nationals, 5-2. Marcell Ozuna stayed hot and produced his 18th home run.
AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, and Spencer Schwellenbach each landed on Baseball America’s Top 100 list.
After an extremely productive May, Ian Mejia was named Southern League Pitcher of the Month.
Drake Baldwin had a huge Wednesday, driving in six runs for the Mississippi Braves. More in the minor league recap.
From starting pitching to corner outfielders, here are some thoughts ahead of the trade deadline.
During his talk with the media, Brian Snitker said that A.J. Minter is feeling well and is hopeful for an outing sometime next week before he returns to the bigs.
David O’Brien of The Athletic discusses Reynaldo Lopez’s All-Star push, prospect updates, and more.
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San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend. Further evaluation revealed a bone spur. He is expected to be out until the second half.
Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal suffered a hand fracture during his game with Triple-A Iowa. He was recently demoted to Triple-A after struggling at the major league level.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Justin Bruihl to a major league deal. In a corresponding move, the club placed Quinn Priester on the 15-day injured list and transferred Ryan Borucki to the 60-day injured list.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired minor leaguer Ruben Cardenas from the Tampa Bay Rays. In return, the Rays will receive cash considerations.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
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