Luisangel Acuna has an injury scare during a Winter League game

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The New York Mets unwanted offseason fear were shared when infielder Luisangel Acuna left a Venezuelan Winter League game after dislocating his forearm, creating immediate injury concerns. The moment quickly drew attention around the league, as the Mets’ top prospect became a major part of the organization’s long-term plans as the centerpiece of the Max Schetzer trade and enters a key part of the build-up ahead of next spring.

Acuna was playing for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League when he was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning, and he went down in visible pain before leaving the game. The Talkin’ Baseball Podcast took to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share footage of the sequence and underline how the night of the Mets players came to an abrupt end for winter ball viewers.

“Luisangel Acuña leaves Venezuela Winter League game after being hit by pitch”

Reports outside the league indicate that Acuna was ruled out of the next game as a precaution, with no immediate signs of a fracture or long-term setback. Even a short absence weighs on the Mets. Younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. is using the Venezuelan Winter League to further apply at bats, refine his approach and build on the speed and base skills he showed during his first extended run in the majors with New York.

The stakes seem higher because the 23-year-old infielder is more than just another prospect. He was the focal point of the Scherzer trade and is a big part of how the Mets organization plans to reset its core. Any setback naturally draws additional attention from fans and the front office. For now, the club hopes the injury scare proves to be less and that additional testing backs up early, calmer reports, allowing him to continue his winter work and arrive at Mets spring training ready to push for a bigger role in 2026.





2025-11-22 19:16:00

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