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Ronald Acuña Jr. Exits With Left Hamstring Tightness

Braves officials called the issue day-to-day and have scheduled an MRI to assess the hamstring.

Jun 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) catches the ball for an out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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May 31, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) gestures after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The 28-year-old left Tuesday night’s game at Guaranteed Rate Field after pulling up while running to first base and limping to the dugout.
  • Atlanta announced the problem as left hamstring tightness and manager Walt Weiss said the team considers Acuña day-to-day and does not expect an immediate injured-list placement.
  • An MRI has been scheduled to determine the severity of the strain and the Braves will use that scan to decide whether further time off is needed.
  • Eli White replaced Acuña in right field and the Braves later lost 6-5 on a walk-off home run by White Sox call-up Braden Montgomery, underscoring the short-term on-field impact.
  • Acuña’s recent history of hamstring and other lower-body injuries — including an earlier hamstring IL stint this season and a 2024 ACL tear — raises concern about his availability and how the club manages his workload going forward.