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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury timetable after avoiding worst-case scenario

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

This development is critical for the Atlanta Braves in 2026

Other than health, there might not be a more important storyline for the Braves‘ second half than Michael Harris II bouncing back from an awful start to the season.

Brian Snitker News / EasySportz / July 30

Braves Staff, Brian Snitker Put on Blast for Acuña Injury

THE BATTERY, ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season, once brimming with World Series hopes, has collapsed into a nightmare of injuries and fan outrage, with social media blasting the medical and coaching staffs for perceived incompetence.

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Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Report: Braves to 'Entertain' Ozzie Albies Trade Offers

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, unfortunately, has seemed to be a shell of himself in the 2025 season. The former two-time All-Star has developed an unsatisfactory reputation among many Braves fans, and it unfortunately may lead to his eventual departure from the team.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Braves acquire intriguing relief arm in trade with Rockies

Even amid a lost season, the Braves continue to add ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Earlier in the week, Atlanta acquired two starting pitchers in Erick Fedde and Carlos Carrasco.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves Add Pitcher from Rockies Ahead of Deadline

The Atlanta Braves add another arm on the trade market ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, they have acquired right-hander Tyler Kinley from the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Braves trade for bullpen depth with Rockies

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim.

Enyel De Los Santos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Braves designate veteran reliever for assignment

The Braves announced this afternoon that they’ve designated right-hander Enyel De Los Santos for assignment. His departure opens up a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Tyler Kinley, who they acquired from the Rockies in a deal earlier today.

Tyler Kinley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Rockies, Braves swing deal for righty reliever

The Braves and Rockies have agreed to a deal sending right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley from Colorado to Atlanta in exchange for Double-A righty Austin Smith. Both teams have announced the deal.

Michael Harris News / Talking Chop / July 30

Michael Harris II moves up to cleanup in Ronald Acuña Jr.’s absence

Drake Baldwin sits as Marcell Ozuna moves up to fifth Well, it’s another new-look lineup for the Braves, for obvious reasons. A lot of shuffling, with Michael Harris II suddenly hitting cleanup and Marcell Ozuna suddenly hitting fifth, while Sean Murphy gets re-banished to the seven-hole for some reason.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Braves inching closer to extra draft pick thanks to Drake Baldwin

Despite the farm system always being ranked near the bottom of the league, the Braves constantly pump out elite young talent, the latest being Drake Baldwin.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 30

2025 Atlanta Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 13-18

Jhancarlos Lara has a chance to be a future closer after a full time move to the bullpen We’re at the midway point at our look at the top Atlanta Braves prospects, and in this part of the list some of Atlanta’s highest upside offensive talent and near-MLB pitchers are cutting their teeth.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 30

Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. on 10-day IL

The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and recalled fellow outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / July 30

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 7/30/2025

The Atlanta Braves will wrap up their series against the Kansas City Royals today. The Braves took the first game 10-7 but lost last night 9-6. The Braves also suffered a bigger loss last night as Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves Receive Positive Update on Ronald Acuña Jr. Achilles Injury

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Kansas CIty Royals and is already on the injured list. But he appears to have avoided a serious injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves Call Up OF, Potential Timetable for Acuña

The Atlanta Braves dipped into the Triple-A pool again and brought up an early-season outfielder option. With Ronald Acuña Jr. heading to the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation, they have called back up Jarred Kelenic.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Initial tests on Ronald Acuña Jr. are promising

According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, preliminary tests on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Achilles revealed that there is no reason to believe he has a significant injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / July 30

Ronald Acuña Jr. Achilles Injury Update: What Does It Mean For the Atlanta Braves?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Ronald Acuña Jr. is injured. During Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Braves’ MVP outfielder

Jarred Kelenic News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Jarred Kelenic returns in wake of injury to Ronald Acuña Jr.

In wake of the Achilles injury to Ronald Acuña Jr., which the team is currently calling Achilles inflammation, the Braves have added Jarred Kelenic to the active roster. Hopefully, this means Acuña avoided the ultimate disaster, but we’ll need further confirmation before fully letting out a sigh of relief.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Ronald Acuña Jr. headed back to IL with concerning injury

An unwelcome tune is playing once again for Ronald Acuña Jr. The Atlanta Braves star outfielder Acuña was forced to exit Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals early.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29