Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from Thursday’s matchup against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning after experiencing discomfort in his left thumb.
Team officials announced on social media that Acuna’s removal was “as a precaution with pain in his left thumb.”
Before Eli White took his place in right field, Acuna had delivered a solid performance, going 2-for-3 at the plate including a two-run single that helped Atlanta establish a commanding 6-2 advantage over Miami.
The performance extended Acuna’s strong return to action, bringing his totals to 4-for-11 (.364) with five runs scored across three contests since rejoining the active roster on Monday. The five-time All-Star had been sidelined for 14 games due to a left hamstring injury.
Through 37 appearances this season, the 28-year-old Venezuela native has compiled a .261/.370/.384 slash line with two home runs, 11 RBIs and seven stolen bases. His .754 OPS represents the second-lowest mark of his nine-year career — only surpassed by his 2024 season that concluded in May following a torn ACL in his left knee.
