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The Atlanta Braves lost Game 3 of the NLDS 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, putting them on the brink of elimination. Chris Sale struggled with two home runs, and Ronald Acuña Jr. was moved to DH due to a sore knee.
The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the postseason with key roster updates. Reliever Robert Suarez has been activated from the 60-day injured list, while star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is expected to return to the lineup after a minor shin injury. The team secured the NL East title but faces uncertainty regarding their playoff opponent and overall offensive consistency.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is day-to-day after a negative X-ray and CT scan following a shin contusion. Reliever Robert Suarez is expected to return this week. The Braves lost 4-0 to the Reds but remain focused on the postseason.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 12-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, marking their third straight defeat in the series. The collapse was driven by a disastrous fourth inning where the Braves scored eight runs, including five unearned runs due to defensive errors. The Phillies' offense failed to capitalize on early momentum, and their pitching staff struggled to contain Atlanta's lineup. This loss leaves the Phillies six games behind in the National League East division and one game behind the Chicago Cubs for the top wild-card spot.
Zack Wheeler limited Ronald Acuña Jr. to a single and a homer, then struck him out in the fifth as the Phillies beat the Braves 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park. Acuña's longer-than-usual home run trot drew boos from the crowd, and Wheeler quipped that Acuña can celebrate as he wishes while noting their long-standing rivalry. Wheeler's six-inning effort helped Philadelphia stay in the NL East race, with Kyle Schwarber adding a later homer to seal the win.
Ronald Acuña Jr. capped a dramatic rally with a three-run homer in the eighth and added a sacrifice fly as part of a four-RBI night to spur the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, widening their NL East lead to five games. Austin Riley's RBI triple in the ninth completed the rally after Ozzie Albies doubled to start the frame; Dylan Lee earned the win in relief, Raisel Iglesias secured the save, and Jhoan Duran took the loss for Philadelphia.
Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest MLB player to reach 200 career home runs and 200 stolen bases, accomplishing the milestone in his 904th game with a 379-foot first-pitch, seventh-inning three-run homer off Max Kranick as the Braves routed the Nationals 9-0; he also collected his 20th stolen base of the season.
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.