Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuna has been sidelined since June 9 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL trip for the same injury this season. He completed a Triple-A Gwinnett rehab game Thursday with no setbacks. Manager Walt Weiss said there's a possibility of Friday activation, and if not today, the expected return window is this weekend's series at Baltimore.

Acuna has been on the IL since June 9 with a hamstring strain but completed a rehab assignment game on July 22. Manager Walt Weiss said he hopes Acuna returns before the homestand ends on July 23. No setbacks reported. Activation as soon as today is possible.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — second hamstring issue of 2026. Advanced to Triple-A Gwinnett after three FCL rehab games (grand slam in his third). Reached base twice in his first Triple-A rehab game July 18. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand on July 23. Still needs to play right field in rehab before activation.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — his second hamstring issue of 2026. Went 1-for-7 with a grand slam in three FCL rehab games, then promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on July 17. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand (July 23). Still needs to play right field in rehab before being activated.

Acuña strained his left hamstring for the second time in 2026 on June 9 — the same location as the first strain — and has been sidelined since. Manager Walt Weiss called a return before the All-Star break a long shot and has emphasized extra caution given the recurring nature of the injury. Acuña has cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action; mid-to-late July remains the most realistic return window.

Acuña strained his left hamstring on June 9 — his second hamstring injury of the 2026 season, the same spot as the first. Manager Walt Weiss has said Acuña is a "long way" from returning and called it a long shot for him to be back before the All-Star break, citing extra caution given the repeat nature of the strain. He's cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action. No firm return date has been set.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being 'significantly more cautious' this time. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the working timeline. The Braves (49-31, leading the NL East) have enough offensive depth to absorb his absence short-term.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being "significantly more cautious" this time; Acuña won't travel with the team through June 28. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the current expectation.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the season at the same location. Manager Walt Weiss described him as 'a long way' from returning and said the Braves are being significantly more cautious this time. All-Star break return is unlikely; August is the realistic target.

Left hamstring strain (Grade 1) — his second IL stint of the season with the same injury. Placed on the IL June 10 after straining the hamstring running out a grounder against the White Sox. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a return date. With a repeat injury, the 10-day minimum is optimistic; budget at least three weeks.

Placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the 2026 season with the same injury. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a firm return timeline. Acuña's speed-dependent game creates elevated hamstring exposure, and the repeat injury warrants monitoring. He was slashing .305/.421/.543 with 13 home runs at the time of the placement.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain confirmed June 11, his second hamstring injury of 2026 after missing May 3-18 with the same issue. He exited Tuesday's game after running out a grounder in the fourth inning. No specific return timeline, but the Braves have been cautious with this injury history. Rowdy Tellez recalled in a corresponding move.

NEW: 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain after Saturday's MRI. Pulled up grabbing his leg on a routine groundout in the 2nd inning vs. Colorado. Hamstring strains in OFs typically run 3-4 weeks; the 10-day designation is paperwork. Jose Azocar was selected to take the roster spot.