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Braves' Acuña hit by pitch from Phils' Coonrod, leaves game

Ronald Acuña Jr., who shares the major league lead with 10 home runs, has left the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch

MAY 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronald Acuña Jr. - Leaves after HBPAcuna was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

ImpactThe 23-year-old appeared to be in significant pain after being struck on the left hand by a 98-mph fastball, and he quickly left the field with the athletic trainer. Acuna likely will undergo medical imaging to determine the severity of the injury, and he figures to be out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, especially with a scheduled off day to follow Monday.

MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game after being hit... - The AthleticRonald Acuña Jr. left the game after being hit in the left hand by a 97.8 mph sinker from Phillies reliever Sam Coonrod in the 7th inning. H...

MAY 9, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: Saturday's Phillies starter, Vince Velasquez... - The AthleticSaturday's Phillies starter, Vince Velasquez, enters with a 1-6 record and 4.83 ERA in 14 career games (12 starts) against the the Braves. F...

MAY 8, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Rhys Hoskins - On bench SaturdayHoskins will not start Saturday's game against Atlanta.

ImpactHoskins' power is as present as ever this season, as his eight homers tie him for ninth in the league. His plate discipline has been strangely absent, however, as his 33.6 percent strikeout rate and 6.6 percent walk rate are both far worse than his career 24.1 percent strikeout rate and 14.6 percent walk rate. Despite those shaky numbers, there's been no indication that his day off Saturday is anything other than a routine one. Brad Miller starts at first base in his absence.

MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Carl Edwards Jr. - Designated for assignmentEdwards was designated for assignment Saturday.

ImpactEdwards spent just one day on Atlanta's active and 40-man rosters, and it didn't go remotely well for him. He recorded just one out Friday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk. He could return as bullpen depth at some point this season if he passes through waivers unclaimed but didn't make a good case for that to happen any time soon.

MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Sean Kazmar Jr. - Optioned againKazmar was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

ImpactKazmar has spent a pair of brief stints on the big-league roster but has gotten into just three games, all off the bench, going 0-for-2 at the plate. He could continue to bounce on and off the roster throughout the season whenever the team needs an extra infielder, but it's difficult to see a path to a regular role for the veteran.

MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE