All articles tagged with #ronald acuna jr
Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from a six-week hamstring layoff to reclaim the Braves’ leadoff spot against the Mets, sliding Drake Baldwin to second and moving Ozzie Albies to the cleanup slot; Mets left-hander Zac Thornton starts with Joey Bart catching, though the Mets’ lineup had not yet been released at press time.
The Mets routed the Braves 14-3 after Connor Thomas struggled in relief following Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return. Lindor and Semien supplied key homers as Perez labored early, and Atlanta’s offense never recovered, with rain and a bullpen meltdown sealing the lopsided win. The Phillies’ late miscue kept the division lead at 5.5 games.
Atlanta reinstated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day IL due to a hamstring strain, marking his second IL stint of 2026; he’s posted a .251/.373/.421 line with 7 homers and 15 steals this season, and his return should boost an offense that has struggled in his absence as Atlanta eyes lineup tweaks and potential deadline upgrades.
Ronald Acuña Jr., sidelined by a left hamstring injury, may return on Monday after rehab games with Gwinnett, with activation likely coming against the New York Mets rather than this weekend’s Orioles series.
Ronald Acuña Jr. began a minor-league rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League after a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, with a possible return when the Braves resume play next week; Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule strain, sidelining him through the All-Star break and likely longer. The injury roundup also notes Kyle Harrison’s elbow soreness and IL stint, plus a cluster of injuries across teams (Gelof knee, Griffin finger, Blaze Alexander hand, Lodolo blister, Gallen elbow inflammation) and a Gleyber Torres rehab assignment.
Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and placed on the Braves' 10-day injured list, marking a second such injury in months; return timeline is unclear, and Atlanta also placed Tyler Kinley on the IL as part of roster moves while holding a strong NL East lead.
Atlanta placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring issue as a precaution after an earlier IL stint, and promoted Rowdy Tellez to the active roster to fill the spot, DFA’ing Jhancarlos Lara to clear space. Tellez showed a 123 wRC+ in Gwinnett, while Acuña’s season has been below his peak and his return timeline remains uncertain.
The Atlanta Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, promoting Rowdy Tellez to the active roster and designating Jhancarlos Lara for assignment. With a 45-22 record and a nine‑game lead in the NL East, Atlanta can be cautious with Acuña’s health and will rely on outfielders like Mauricio Dubón and Eli White as they navigate his absence.
Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday’s Braves-White Sox game with left hamstring tightness—the same hamstring he recently strained—was replaced by Eli White, and will undergo an MRI to determine severity. Braves consider him day-to-day and hope it isn’t as serious as his prior IL stint.
Jake Mangum went 3-4 with his first homer of 2026, a run, 2 RBIs, a walk and a stolen base as the Pirates won, signaling a potential fantasy boost for average and speed in deeper leagues. The hitter-recap also highlights a big night for Ronald Acuña Jr. (2 HR, 2 SB) and solid outings from Jeremy Peña (3-5, HR, 2 RBIs, SB) plus several other standouts (Meckler, Crow-Armstrong, Jensen, Benintendi, Duran, Jung, McCarthy) in yesterday’s games.
The Braves stand 40-19, the first team to reach 40 wins, even while dealing with injuries to key players; Ronald Acuña Jr. is back at MVP level, fueling a 5-2 win over the Reds as Atlanta’s depth reasserts itself with pitchers Schwellenbach, Waldrep and Smith-Shawver nearing health. With Baldwin’s return on the horizon and Kim/Riley gradually finding form, the team looks dangerous in October if health cooperates. The recap also notes MLB updates: Munetaka Murikami’s hamstring strain, Jarred Kelenic’s free-agent status after DFA, and Luis Severino’s shoulder strain on the A’s IL.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game in the sixth inning with a left-thumb injury; X-rays were negative and he is day-to-day, after contributing a two-run single earlier, with Eli White replacing him.
Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain after pulling it in the win over the Rockies. Jose Azócar was called up to cover, while Spencer Strider was activated and Hunter Stratton optioned to Triple-A. The update confirms a Grade 1 strain with a likely 2–3 week recovery, potentially as short as 10 days in the best case.
The Atlanta Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring strain and recalled José Azocar, while also reinstating right-hander Spencer Strider from the IL; Hunter Stratton was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot. Acuña has struggled this season (.252/.362/.378 with 2 HR in 34 games), but Atlanta remains potent offensively as Michael Harris II returns to center field. The outfield rotation will lean on Eli White, Azocar, Mauricio Dubón, and Mike Yastrzemski in corner spots, with Yastrzemski in a platoon role against lefties.
Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Saturday’s game with a left hamstring injury and will receive an MRI, forcing Atlanta to lean on the lineup while he heals. Matt Olson’s torrid start anchors the offense as Austin Riley steps in; GM Alex Anthopoulos discussed the team’s tight-knit locker room during a recent interview. The Braves also recalled Carlos Carrasco and optioned Anthony Molina, and Chris Sale powered a 9-1 win at Coors, with Bryce Elder continuing a strong season. MLB notes include Lars Nootbar’s rehab and other league moves.