Ronald Acuna, Jr. won't play in any exhibition games, even as a designated hitter, for the Atlanta Braves as he continues to rehab a knee injury.

"No. You won't see him in a spring game," Brian Snitker said.

It's also increasingly likely Acuna will miss the first month of the regular season.

Acuna, recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee suffered midway through last season, expressed hope at the start of spring training that he would be ready for the defending World Series champion Braves' opener April 7.