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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 02: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves watches the action against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will conclude their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Braves have won each of the first two games, so they are looking to go for the sweep.
That said, Ronald Acuña Jr. got hurt during Saturday’s game.
The Braves wrote (via X): “OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from tonight’s game with left hamstring tightness.”
OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from tonight’s game with left hamstring tightness.
Braves Announce Roster Move After Ronald Acuña Jr. News
GettyRonald 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.
The Braves have announced the latest news on Ronald Acuña Jr.
They have also brought up another outfielder.
They wrote (via X): “The #Braves today returned RHP Spencer Strider from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list after optioning RHP Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. Additionally, the club selected OF José Azócar to the major league roster and placed OF Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.”
The #Braves today returned RHP Spencer Strider from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list after optioning RHP Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. Additionally, the club selected OF José Azócar to the major league
Acuña Jr. is batting .252 with 32 hits, two home runs, nine RBI’s, 17 runs and seven stolen bases in 34 games.
The five-time All-Star is in the middle of his ninth season (all with the Braves).
Who Is José Azócar?
GettyJosé Azocar #28 of the San Diego Padres hits a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 20, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
Azócar is coming off a season where he played in 14 games for the New York Mets (and Braves).
Before that, the 29-year-old had spent the first three seasons of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres.
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