DENVER — Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss at least 10 days after the team placed him on the injured list Sunday due to a strained left hamstring.
The injury is a setback for the Braves, who entered Sunday’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies boasting baseball’s top record at 24-10. Now they must continue their strong season without one of their most dynamic players.
The injury occurred during Saturday evening’s contest when Acuña was running to first base on a ground ball. The outfielder suddenly stopped about midway down the baseline and clutched his hamstring muscle.
The 2023 National League MVP and five-time All-Star is currently hitting .252 this season with two homers, nine RBIs, 17 runs scored, and leads the team with seven stolen bases. He had appeared in every game this season after a torn ACL in May 2024 restricted him to just 144 total games across the previous two campaigns.
In related roster moves, Atlanta brought back pitcher Spencer Strider from the injured list before Sunday’s game. The 2023 All-Star was scheduled to make his first appearance of the year after recovering from an oblique strain. To create roster space, the team sent reliever Hunter Stratton down to Triple-A Gwinnett after Saturday’s game and promoted outfielder José Azócar from the minors to replace Acuña.
