Braves' Acuna headed to IL with Achilles issue

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is headed to the 10-day injured database with tightness successful his close Achilles tendon, the squad told reporters Tuesday night.

Acuna was removed from the Braves' 9-6 loss to the Royals successful Kansas City aft chasing down a shot successful close tract successful the sixth inning.

Acuna walked disconnected the tract earlier a trainer followed him into the locker room.

Acuna has 15 location runs this season, 26 RBIs and is batting .309. He had 2 homers Monday nighttime and went 2-for-4.

The five-time All-Star and erstwhile Most Valuable Player missed astir of past play with a near torn ACL.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.