Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on injured list with hamstring strain
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, the Atlanta Braves announced on June 10. Acuña sustained the injury while attempting to beat out an infield single during a game against the Chicago White Sox. This is not the first time Acuña has dealt with hamstring issues, having missed 15 days with a similar injury last month. Despite Acuña's struggles, the Braves hold the best record in MLB (45-22) and lead the NL East by nine games. Rowdy Tellez has been called up to fill the roster spot vacated by Acuña.
- •Acuña placed on the injured list after hamstring strain during a game.
- •Braves currently hold MLB's best record at 45-22.
- •Atlanta leads the NL East by nine games.
- •Rowdy Tellez called up to replace Acuña on the roster.
- •Acuña has faced multiple injuries throughout his career.
- 7:08 PMCBS MLB — Ronald Acuña Jr. lands on IL with hamstring strain, but Braves have built a big enough lead to withstand it
"Atlanta currently holds MLB's best record and a nine-game lead in the NL East
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