CHICAGO – The Atlanta Braves say it's next man up when it comes to their rash of injuries so far this season.
They might need a few men to step up if Ronald Acuña Jr. has to go on the injured list. Acuña's abdominal strain cast a shadow over Atlanta's 13-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night, even after the Braves bashed four homers in the first inning against Kyle Hendricks.
Freddie Freeman, Travis d'Arnaud, Ehire Adrianza and Guillermo Heredia connected during Atlanta's fast start, and Heredia added his first career grand slam in the sixth for his first multihomer game.
But the Braves' big concern after the win was the status of Acuña, who departed in the fourth after he got banged up during a tough trip around the bases. “He's