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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 08, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves got the day off following a series with the Padres in San Diego.
They got swept by the Padres (losing all three games).
The Braves will now open up a series with the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park.
Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Ronald Acuña Jr. Update
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earlier this week, the Braves announced the latest on Ronald Acuña Jr.
The former MVP has been out of action since June 9.
MLB.com wrote (on June 23): “Didn’t accompany Braves on the current road trip, which runs through June 28. Team is being cautious as he deals with his second hamstring strain since the start of May. Might not return until after the All-Star break.”
According to the site, he is still supposed to return to action in July.
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 09, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar