Braves expect Ronald Acuna to miss more time with hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are anticipating that Ronald Acuna Jr. will be sidelined for an extended period as they approach his recovery from a recurring hamstring injury. This comes amid a losing streak for the Braves, who recorded losses in both afternoon and nighttime games, struggling with both pitching and offense. In related moves, the Braves transferred Spencer Strider to the 60-day injured list. As the team deals with injuries and performance issues, questions arise regarding player contributions, particularly from Ha-Seong Kim.
- •Acuna has suffered a second hamstring injury this season.
- •The Braves lost both games played on June 17.
- •Spencer Strider was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
- •Ha-Seong Kim's poor performance raises concerns about his roster spot.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Ronald Acuna hamstring injury update, losing skid, more
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