Braves lose former MVP to hamstring injury

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Braves lose former MVP to hamstring injury

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jun 10, 2026 3:32 PM ET

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

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits the injured list

2023 National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday's game in the fourth inning after appearing to suffer an injury while hustling out an infield hit. The team later announced Acuna had left the game with left hamstring tightness, an injury he just returned from a little less than three weeks ago.

Atlanta had no immediate plans to place Acuna on the injured list, but that changed after imaging on Wednesday, as the club announced the outfielder was placed on the injured list. Acuna will now hit the injured list with the same injury for the second time this season.

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves the game with an injury. Since signing his 8-year, $100 million extension in 2019, he has suffered multiple injuries and has only played more than 100 games in two seasons. #MLB pic.twitter.com/6qckUn8bHg
— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) June 10, 2026

Ronald Acuna was just starting to heat up

After a slow start due to the injuries and inconsistent playing time to start the season, Acuna had just begun to heat up for Atlanta.

Over his last 15 games, Acuna has posted a slash line of .283/.421/.630, good for an OPS of 1.051 with five home runs, eight stolen bases and 10 RBI.

Veteran first baseman replaces Ronald Acuna on the roster

The team announced that first baseman Rowdy Tellez has been selected to the major league roster.

Tellez slugged 11 home runs last season for the Seattle Mariners and had been hitting .259 with an .820 OPS and eight home runs at Triple-A Gwinnett this season.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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