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Braves Lose Ronald Acuña Jr. and Suddenly NL Looks Wide Open

The Atlanta Braves have been the clear-cut No. 1 team in the National League so far this season, but they are going to be vulnerable for the foreseeable future.

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Ronald Acuna injury update, JR Ritchie returns, more

Well just as Drake Baldwin seemed to be nearing his return, the Braves will now be without Ronald Acuna for at least 10 days, with a hamstring strain. The Braves just can’t seem to get all of their stars healthy and playing well together at once, even as they are performing extremely well this season.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. lands on injured list with Grade 1 hamstring strain

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and the team did not reveal a timeline for his return.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 10

Braves vs. Chicago White Sox Chat and Discussion: Chris Sale vs. Davis Martin

The Dugout Radar is not looking fantastic for tonight’s start time of 7:40 pm ET… we’ve dealt with so much weather lately. Roster moves: Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. diagnosed with Grade 1 hamstring strain for second time in as many months

Earlier today, the Atlanta Braves moved both Tyler Kinley and Ronald Acuña Jr. to the IL in a pair of separate roster moves. Acuña’s injury is the most

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / June 10

Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he departed Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with hamstring tightness.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / June 10

2026 Transactions: Braves Select Karinchak & Tellez, Lara DFA’d

It was a busy day on June 10 for the Atlanta Braves, as the team reshuffled its roster. James Karinchak is back in the Majors, as is Rowdy Tellez, as the two were promoted to Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

ESPN on what Braves 'must do' at the trade deadline

We are probably about a month away from trade conversations seriously heating up, but the Braves’ needs are becoming clearer by the day. The rotation has held up better than anyone could have imagined, but that doesn’t change the fact that Atlanta really doesn’t have a playoff-caliber starter outside of Chris Sale.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 10

Braves' Latest Roster Moves Create Opportunity for Top Prospect JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves are once again switching things up in their pitching staff, paving the way for top prospect JR Ritchie's second stint in the big leagues.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 10

Michael Harris II leads off, Austin Wynns starts second straight game in Game 2 vs. White Sox

The Braves are looking to force a rubber match tomorrow with a win tonight behind Chris Sale. Chicago waited until the last second to confirm it, but they will indeed send Davis Martin to the mound to face the Ronald Acuña Jr.-less Braves. Upside for us, downside for his teammates?

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Leaves Braves With Decision to Make

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.

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Braves lose former MVP to hamstring injury

For the second time this season, the Atlanta Braves have lost their superstar right fielder to the injured list.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Braves DFA once highly touted arm, Ronald Acuña Jr. back to the IL

It’s a day of roster moves for the Atlanta Braves, and this one is not a lot of fun to write about. Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading back to the IL after suffering yet another hamstring injury during yesterday’s game versus the White Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Braves Place Ronald Acuña Jr. On Injured List

The Braves announced that outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. First baseman Rowdy Tellez has been selected to take his place on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 10

How Mauricio Dubón Has Become the Braves’ Ultimate Clutch Weapon

ATLANTA – Mauricio Dubón is having a lot of fun this season with the Atlanta Braves . The club is winning games, and the new utility man has everything to do with that success. In his first year away from Houston, Dubón has put together a marvelous first half of the season, and one of the best of his eight-year career.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Are the Braves making a change to the rotation?

On Wednesday morning, the Braves made a couple of roster moves, adding JR Ritchie and reliever James Karinchak to the roster. Karinchak replaces Kinley, and it’s an opportunity for him to earn a permanent role in the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / June 10

Atlanta Braves give update on Ronald Acuña Jr after outfielder exits game with injury

The Atlanta Braves have provided an update on Ronald Acuña Jr. after the outfielder left their game against the Chicago White Sox with a hamstring issue.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Braves Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Before White Sox Game

The Atlanta Braves made a number of roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their second game against the Chicago White Sox. The team announced that they have selected right-hander James Karinchak to the major league roster and designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Undergo MRI Scans For Leg Injury As Atlanta Braves Face Huge Blow

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in the MLB so far this year, but Ronald Acuna Jr. has not really been a major part of their success. The 2023 National League MVP made a very slow start to the season before getting into his groove over the past couple of weeks.