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Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery on his torn ACL

Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent successful surgery on his torn ACL, the Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday.

Acuña suffered the injury while attempting to make a leaping catch in the outfield during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins.

The Braves said in a statement that Acuña is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2023 season.

The injury is a major blow to the Braves, who are currently in first place in the NL East

Acuña is one of the most dynamic players in baseball, and his absence will be a significant loss for the Braves.

The 24-year-old is a two-time All-Star and has been a key part of the Braves' success in recent years.

In 2021, Acuña batted .283 with 24 home runs and 52 RBIs in 82 games.

The Braves will likely call up a player from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Acuña on the roster

The Braves have several outfielders who could be called up to replace Acuña, including Drew Waters, Michael Harris II, and Guillermo Heredia.

Waters is the Braves' top prospect and is considered one of the best young players in baseball.

Harris is a 21-year-old outfielder who has impressed in Triple-A this season.

Heredia is a veteran outfielder who has played for several teams in the majors.

The Braves are still in a good position to win the NL East

Despite losing Acuña, the Braves are still in a good position to win the NL East.

The Braves have a 3.5-game lead over the New York Mets in the division standings.

The Braves also have a strong starting rotation led by Max Fried, Charlie Morton, and Ian Anderson.