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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 28: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a hitting a double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
It appears that the Atlanta Braves may have an injury to worry about. In Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, while being up 3-0 in the top of the second inning, Ronald Acuña Jr. grounded out, and wasn’t looking 100% while running it out.
Atlanta has MLB’s best record, and Ronald Acuña Jr., despite not being off to the best start, is the obvious spark plug for the Braves’ lineup.
“Acuna came out limping out of the batters box after a groundball out in the second inning and was taken out of the game shortly after. Atlanta should have another update on the superstar outfielder’s hamstring during or shortly after Saturday’s game once he undergoes further tests on the injury. Eli White is in at right field following Acuna’s exit.”
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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 24: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves are looking like strong favorites to win another series, which would keep their streak alive with consecutive series without dropping two or more games.
Mike Kurland wrote (on May 1):
“#Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game with a leg injury. He grabs at his hamstring almost as soon as he leaves the box.”
“Status alert: Ronald Acuña Jr. (leg) leaves game Saturday.”
Ronald Acuña Jr. is hitting .248 this season with two home runs, nine RBI, and 31 hits. He’s been an everyday player for the Braves this season, but has had his fair share of injuries in recent seasons.
@CrosbyBaseball: “Ronald Acuña Jr. looks to have pulled a hamstring on a 2nd inning groundout and is undoubtedly being removed from this game”
More information on this injury should surface after the game.
A National League MVP winner in 2023, Ronald Acuña Jr. is a five-time MLB All-Star.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 29: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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“Ronald Acuña Jr. is out of the game in the bottom of the second after what appeared to be a potential hamstring issue while running to first base in the top of the inning. Eli White is in RF for the Braves”
It will be interesting to see how severe this injury really is, and if Acuña Jr. will require an IL stint or if this will lead to him being a primary DH.
Such a huge ripple effect of the Jurickson Profar suspension before the season was that Ronnie would have to play more outfield. Acuña Jr. has an OPS of .736 this season in 125 at-bats. It could be a big blow for Atlanta if this is a lingering issue.
“Ronald Acuña Jr. had to leave the game after injuring himself running to first base. It’s been ruled left hamstring tightness, per the team.”
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