Ronald Acuna Jr. set for extended absence due to hamstring injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will miss significant time after re-injuring his hamstring. Manager Walt Weiss indicated that Acuna is a 'long way' from returning after landing on the injured list on June 10. This hamstring strain is in the same location as an earlier injury earlier in the season, which caused him to miss nearly three weeks. The Braves, currently leading the NL East, are also without Michael Harris II, further challenging their roster depth as they prepare for upcoming games.
- •Acuna landed on the injured list on June 10.
- •The hamstring injury is in the same spot as a previous issue.
- •Manager Weiss said Acuna is a 'long way' from returning.
- •Braves lead the NL East despite injury challenges.
- •Michael Harris II is also currently injured.
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Braves' Walt Weiss gives brutal Ronald Acuna Jr. injury timeline update amid ongoing struggles
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves’ Walt Weiss Delivers Disappointing Ronald Acuna Jr. Update
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Braves get brutal 'long way' Ronald Acuna injury Jr. update from Walt Weiss
"The Atlanta Braves are struggling as of late. The bad news keeps coming as Ronald Acuna Jr. got a bad injury update.
"Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had an unfortunate Ronald Acuna Jr. update to share on Wednesday.
"This is not what Braves fans will like to hear on their superstar outfielder.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:37 AMBraves' Walt Weiss gives brutal Ronald Acuna Jr. injury timeline update amid ongoing struggles
The Atlanta Braves are struggling as of late. The bad news keeps coming as Ronald Acuna Jr. got a bad injury update.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:48 AMAtlanta Braves’ Walt Weiss Delivers Disappointing Ronald Acuna Jr. Update
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had an unfortunate Ronald Acuna Jr. update to share on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:49 PMBraves get brutal 'long way' Ronald Acuna injury Jr. update from Walt Weiss
This is not what Braves fans will like to hear on their superstar outfielder.
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