RONALD ACUÑA NEWS

Goes yard in third straight Acuna went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact He took Jonathan Hernandez deep in the eighth inning, but it was too little, too late for Atlanta. Acuna has homered in three straight games and hit safely in seven straight, and through 15 contests in May he's slashing an impressive .339/.433/.714 with six long balls, four steals, 12 RBI and 15 runs.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches another long ball Acuna went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Monday in a 12-0 rout of the Rangers.

Impact Acuna struck out three times in the contest, but the one ball he put in play went 454 feet to center field for a two-run homer. The long ball was his second in as many games and his fifth through 14 contests in May. Acuna has added 11 RBI, 14 runs and four stolen bases so far this month.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in loss Acuna went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The hitters behind him couldn't bring him home, but Acuna did his best to produce a go-ahead run in the seventh with the score tied 2-2, leading off the frame with a single and promptly stealing second and third. The 25-year-old superstar is up to 17 pilfers on the year, one behind league leader Esteury Ruiz, and Acuna also sports a stunning .342/.433/.559 slash line through 39 games with seven homers, 22 RBI and 34 runs.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2023

Homers in Wednesday's loss Acuna went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Acuna got Atlanta on the board with a 470-foot blast to left field in the sixth inning. The star outfielder has three long balls, eight RBI, 11 runs scored and two stolen bases through 10 games in May while hitting .333 (12-for-36) for the month. He's actually been a bit better overall with a .347/.438/.576 slash line, seven homers, 22 RBI, 34 runs scored and 15 steals in 37 contests this season.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Friday Acuna (knee) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Friday versus the Orioles.

Impact After Acuna left Thursday's contest with knee discomfort, he's back in the lineup Friday. The outfielder has been banged up a little bit recently, but he's produced at least one RBI over seven out of his last eight games, going 8-for-29 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases over that stretch.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Acuna (knee) is "going to be fine," Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna left Thursday's game after he had trouble bending his knee. He was pulled out of caution and received treatment, though it sounds as if he'll avoid the injured list and could even return Friday against the Orioles.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent knee injury Acuna was removed from Thursday's game against the Marlins with an apparent left knee injury, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna fouled a ball hard off his knee in the top of the sixth inning and looked to be in a good amount of pain as he was being examined by Atlanta's training staff. He stayed in the game initially but was replaced by Sam Hilliard before the bottom of the seventh. Hopefully it's just a bruise. Consider him day-to-day for now.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What we learned in MLB this week: Cardinals' pitching, Nolan Arenado real concerns

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MAY 4, 2023

Slugs sixth homer Acuna went 1-for-5 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 14-6 win over the Marlins.

Impact His fifth-inning blast off Braxton Garrett was one of six Atlanta homers on the night. Half of Acuna's six long balls on the year have come in the last seven games, and the NL Player of the Month for April now sports a dizzying .355/.444/.595 slash line with 14 steals, 19 RBI and 28 runs in 31 contests.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive following injury scare Acuna went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Marlins.

Impact Acuna rejoined Atlanta's lineup just a day after taking a Tylor Megill fastball to the shoulder, forcing him out of Monday's contest against the Mets. The 25-year-old Acuna showed no ill effects, smacking a double and swiping his league-leading 14th stolen base. Acuna has gotten off to a tremendous start this season, slashing .362/.449/.586 with five home runs, 16 RBI and 26 runs scored.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. in lineup day after hit by pitch and unable to move arm He exited the Monday game against the Mets, leaving questions about his status for the beginning of the series in Miami.

MAY 2, 2023 • AJC.COM

In starting lineup Tuesday Acuna (shoulder) is in Atlanta's starting lineup Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Acuna took a pitch off his left shoulder in the second half of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, but imaging scans showed no fractures and he is right back in action for Tuesday night's series opener at Miami. The 25-year-old superstar will start in right field and bat leadoff against the Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves get welcome injury update on Ronald Acuña Jr. after HBP The Braves won't have to worry too long about Ronald Acuña Jr. after he got hit in the shoulder by a pitch against the Mets. Braves fans had...

MAY 2, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Braves’ deep lineup gives them early edge over Mets in NL East race

The Braves and Mets split Monday's doubleheader, but there's a (powerful) difference between the two NL East powerhouses.

MAY 2, 2023

Officially day-to-day Acuna (shoulder) is being considered day-to-day after further imaging revealed no fracture.

Impact Acuna managed to avoid a significant injury after taking a pitch off his left shoulder during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets. The team will likely re-evaluate the star outfielder Tuesday morning to determine his availability for Atlanta's upcoming matchup in Miami.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Further testing brings good news Acuna's X-rays on his left shoulder came back negative, and he's now undergoing further imaging at a New York hospital, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna was struck by a pitch during the second half of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets and immediately left the contest to undergo further testing. The team initially revealed that he had been diagnosed with a left shoulder contusion after X-rays at the stadium came back negative, though Atlanta will due its due diligence to ensure their star outfielder avoided any significant damage. The team should know more about Acuna's status moving forward after receiving his latest imaging results.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with bruised shoulder Acuna has been diagnosed with a left shoulder contusion after leaving Monday's game versus the Mets following a hit by pitch.

Impact Acuna was down on the ground and clearly in a lot of pain after being plunked by a Tylor Megill offering, but it appears at this point that he has avoided a serious injury. Consider the star outfielder day-to-day.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after being hit in shoulder Acuna was removed in the first inning of the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets after he was struck in the left shoulder by a pitch in his first plate appearance, J...

Impact Acuna, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and two additional runs in Atlanta's 9-8 win in Game 1, crumpled to the ground in pain when he was drilled by Tylor Megill's opening pitch in Game 2. After Acuna was looked at by a trainer, Atlanta made the decision to pull the 25-year-old from the contest, with Kevin Pillar coming off the bench to pinch run for him. Consider Acuna day-to-day until Atlanta likely provides another update on his condition later Monday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña hits a home run where!? Upper deck, baby NEW YORK -- Ronald Acuña Jr. astonished his teammates and rewarded one well-positioned fan with the monstrous home run he hit in the first g...

MAY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Keeps piling up pilfers Acuna went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Astros.

Impact His first-inning steal was his league-leading 12th of the season, with half of them coming in the last seven games. Acuna just seems to have an aversion to stopping at first base in general -- over his last 10 games, he's batting .415 (17-for-41) with six doubles and a homer, boosting his slash line on the season to a stellar .374/.452/.560.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE