Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on 10-day injured list

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The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. This comes as the team holds the best record in baseball at 24-10.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. placed on 10-day injured list
Injury due to strained left hamstring
Braves have best record in baseball at 24-10
Acuña had played in all 34 games this season
José Azócar's contract selected to replace Acuña

José AzócarSpencer StriderHunter StrattonAtlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves placed star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring on Sunday. The Braves owned the best record in baseball at 24-10 entering Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. But they’ll have to get by for now without one of their top players. **[DOWNLOAD:** **Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks****]** Acuña left Saturday night’s game in the second inning. He was attempting to run out a ground ball before he pulled up about halfway down the base path and grabbed at his hamstring. The five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP is batting .252 with two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 runs and a team-high seven steals. He had played in all 34 games after a torn ACL he suffered in May 2024 limited him to a combined 144 games over the past two seasons. The Braves activated right-hander Spencer Strider from the injured list prior to Sunday’s start. The 2023 All-Star was set to make his season debut after being sidelined with a strained oblique. The Braves optioned right-hander Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett following Saturday’s game to make room for him. They also selected outfielder José Azócar’s contract from the minor league club on Sunday with Acuña going on the injured list. \\\_ AP MLB: **[SIGN UP:** **WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter****]**

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What injury did Ronald Acuña Jr. sustain?

Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained a strained left hamstring.

How will Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury affect the Braves' season?

Acuña's absence could impact the Braves' performance as he is one of their top players, contributing significantly to their success.

Who replaced Ronald Acuña Jr. on the Braves roster?

The Braves selected outfielder José Azócar's contract from the minor leagues to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. on the roster.

Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on 10-day injured list

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