The Atlanta Braves are working on other potential outfield configurations, given the news that Ronald Acuña Jr. may not be available on Opening Day thanks to an “irritated” meniscus in his right knee.
(We’ll know more after he meets with his ACL surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, in Los Angeles on Monday for further evaluation.)
Here’s how the Braves are configuring the outfield against the Philadelphia Phillies in North Port today.
Starting for the Braves is Chris Sale, the veteran lefty that Atlanta acquired from the Boston Red Sox this offseason (along with cash to offset part of his salary) for infielder Vaughn Grissom.
Which outfielder has the first shot at replacing Acuña on Opening Day (if he’s not able and ready to go) has been a question for the fans, and Forrest Wall’s the first man up in spring training. He’s been mashing in Grapefruit League action so far this spring, batting .500 with a 1.983 OPS and three homers. For the lineup, Michael Harris II moves up to leadoff in Ronald’s absence, with the number two through five batters the same as the end of the regular season.
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