# Acuña ready for Thursday lineup

> Acuña Jr. set to return from shin injury for Thursday's game
- Title: Acuña ready for Thursday lineup · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Acuña Jr. set to return from shin injury for Thursday's game Acuña will play Thursday after quick recovery from shin contusion
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## Acuña texted manager
Acuña sent manager Walt Weiss a text Wednesday morning saying he was ready to return to the lineup 24 hours after leaving Tuesday's game with a left shin contusion.

> He almost had me for a minute, but I just didn't feel right about it
## Manager's concern
Braves manager Walt Weiss worried Acuña might foul another ball off the same spot or favor his left shin while running.

> What if he fouled another ball off in the same spot, or he favors it just a little bit while he's running and pulls something else?
## Acuña's progress
Acuña took swings in the batting cage and walked without a limp Wednesday, showing he's feeling better.

> I'm feeling better, when that ball hit me, I was in pain
## Injury details
Acuña fouled Brandon Williamson's 3-1 cutter off his left shin, causing him to fall to the ground in pain.

> He immediately fell to the ground in pain and then went back to the ground after gingerly taking a couple steps toward the dugout
## No fracture found
X-rays and a CT scan showed no fracture after Acuña's injury.

> X-rays and a CT scan showed no fracture
## Key takeaway

Acuña will play Thursday after quick recovery from shin contusion