Ronald Acuna Jr. Placed on Injured List With Strained Hamstring
Braves star exits Saturday's game in second inning; Spencer Strider returns from oblique strain for season debut
Quick Look
- The Atlanta Braves placed star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring Sunday.
- Acuna exited Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning after pulling up running out a ground ball.
- The Braves reinstated pitcher Spencer Strider for his season debut following a Grade 1 oblique strain, while outfielder Jose Azocar was recalled to replace Acuna on the roster.
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Why It Matters
Ronald Acuna Jr. is a five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP who suffered a torn ACL in May 2024, limiting him to 144 games over the past two seasons. He had played in all 34 of Atlanta's games this season prior to the injury.
The Atlanta Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday. Acuna left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning after he pulled up about halfway down the first-base line running out a ground ball and grabbed at his left hamstring.
The Braves also reinstated right-hander Spencer Strider to make his season debut in Sunday's game against the Rockies. Strider has been sidelined by a Grade 1 oblique strain and made three rehab starts, striking out 18 batters in 12⅔ innings and had a 1.42 ERA. Right-hander Hunter Stratton was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Saturday night's game to create a roster spot for Strider.
After suffering a torn ACL in May 2024 that limited him to a combined 144 games over the past two seasons, the 28-year-old Acuna has played in all of Atlanta's 34 games this season. The five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP is batting .252 this season with two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 runs and a team-high seven stolen bases. Over the past six games, he was hitting .381 for the first-place Braves.
Outfielder Jose Azocar was recalled to replace Acuna on the major league roster. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Open Questions
- How long will Acuna be sidelined beyond the 10-day IL?
- Will Acuna require a minor league rehab assignment?
