Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on IL, add Rowdy Tellez to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on June 10, 2026, due to a strained left hamstring. This marks Acuña’s second IL stint for the same issue this year. In response, the Braves selected infielder Rowdy Tellez to their major league roster. Tellez, who signed a minor league deal before Opening Day, has performed well in Triple-A with a 123 wRC+ in 207 plate appearances. Right-handed pitcher Jhancarlos Lara has been designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
- •Acuña placed on 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring.
- •Rowdy Tellez added to roster from Triple-A.
- •Jhancarlos Lara designated for assignment.
- •Acuña previously missed time in May for the same injury.
- •Tellez had a strong 123 wRC+ in Triple-A this season.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on IL, add Rowdy Tellez to roster
"Let’s get Rowdy. But not too Rowsy, because he’s defensively limited.
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