Overview
- Acuña pulled up running to first during Tuesday’s game in Chicago and left with left hamstring tightness before imaging led Atlanta to put him on the 10‑day injured list on Wednesday.
- Team statements and Acuña described the flare as milder than his earlier May hamstring issue and an MRI was performed; local beat coverage reported a Grade 1 strain but that detail is not from an official team medical release.
- The Braves added veteran Rowdy Tellez to the active roster and designated Jhancarlos Lara for assignment to open a 40‑man spot.
- Atlanta will rely on outfield depth including Eli White, Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Michael Harris II while treating Acuña conservatively to avoid aggravating recurrent lower‑body problems.
- Acuña’s recurring leg injuries — including two recent ACL tears and a prior May hamstring IL stint — heighten concern about his durability, but Atlanta’s league‑best record gives the club latitude to prioritize long‑term health over a short‑term push.