Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL in major injury blow
Ronald Acuna Jr. was placed on the injured list by the Atlanta Braves due to a left hamstring strain suffered during a game against the Colorado Rockies. The injury occurred when Acuna limped while running out a ground ball, and an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain. Manager Walt Weiss noted the injury could have been worse but emphasized it will take more than a few days to recover.
- ▪Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered the injury while running out a ground ball in the second inning on Saturday.
- ▪An MRI confirmed a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, which is considered mild but requires time on the IL.
- ▪The Braves called up José Azócar to fill Acuna's roster spot and are already dealing with multiple pitcher injuries.
- ▪Atlanta won the game 11-6 over the Rockies and maintains an 8½-game lead in the National League East.
- ▪Acuna was off to a slow start this season, with two home runs in 152 plate appearances.
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MLB Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL in major injury blow By Christian Arnold Published May 3, 2026, 8:24 p.m. ET Ronald Acuna Jr. was placed on the injured list on Sunday morning due to a hamstring strain that he suffered the day before. Acuna had come out of the Braves’ 9-1 win over the Rockies on Saturday after starting to limp in pain during the second inning when he was running out a ground ball he hit to second base. Acuna had undergone an MRI in Denver to understand how severe the injury was and will now be on the IL with a left hamstring strain. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was placed on the IL.
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