Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves have to be getting tired of these early postseason exits. The recent news of Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury status opens the door for the Braves to make a dream offseason signing.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to recover from injuries in time for Atlanta’s season opener at San Diego on March 27.

The Atlanta Braves were without outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and ace Spencer Strider for most of the 2024 season. They'll likely be without both to begin the 2025 season, too, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

#Braves ' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Spencer Strider won't be ready Opening Day, Alex Anthopoulos told our @MattGelb at GM meetings. First time he's said they won't be ready, though indicated previously it could be a month or 2 into season before Acuna ready. They'll evaluate as go along.

Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) and Spencer Strider (elbow) are not expected to be ready for Opening Day, president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said at the General Manager Meetings.

The Braves' 2024 injury struggle will continue in 2025 after opening day was ruled out for Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider.

Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos revealed that stars Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider won’t be ready by Opening Day next year.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to recover from injuries in time for Atlanta's season opener at San Diego on March 27.

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that stars Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely not be ready for Opening Day. Right-handed Strider went down in April with an elbow sprain and underwent surgery to repair his UCL.