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Braves Place Ronald Acuña Jr. on 10-Day IL With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Soft-tissue recovery makes his return date uncertain.

Overview

  • Ronald Acuña Jr. went on the 10-day injured list Sunday after leaving Saturday’s win with left hamstring tightness.
  • An MRI showed a Grade 1 strain, with the team labeling it not severe yet declining to set a return date.
  • Atlanta selected outfielder José Azócar to the roster and reinstated right-hander Spencer Strider for his season debut in Colorado.
  • Acuña pulled up running to first on a routine grounder at Coors Field, walked off under his own power, and Eli White replaced him in right field.
  • The 28-year-old was hitting .252 with two home runs and seven steals in 34 games for the MLB-best 24-10 Braves, and similar injuries can vary widely in how fast players heal.