RONALD ACUÑA NEWS

Serving as designated hitter Acuna (general soreness) is starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Acuna was held out of Wednesday's lineup since he was feeling sore following Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off a day later. Over his last four games, the 24-year-old has gone 3-for-15 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take on the Braves after Rodgers' 3-home run game

The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves after Brendan Rodgers hit three home runs on Wednesday in a 13-12 win over the Marlins

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Acuna is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Atlanta hasn't indicated that Acuna suffered any sort of setback with the strained quadriceps that sidelined him for three straight contests last week, so he's likely just getting some routine maintenance Wednesday while the team wraps up its series in Arizona with a day game after a night game. Guillermo Heredia will enter the outfield as a replacement for Acuna, who went 3-for-15 with a double, a stolen base, two runs and an RBI while starting each of the previous four contests.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects ninth steal Acuna went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Impact The 24-year-old continues to go out of his way to prove to everyone that his knee is 100 percent. Acuna now has nine steals in nine attempts in only 19 games since making his belated season debut, to go along with a .304/.412/.464 slash line, two homers, nine RBI and 11 runs.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Saturday Acuna (quadriceps) is starting Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Acuna was out of the lineup for the last three games, but he appeared as a pinch hitter Friday and went 1-for-1 with a double, a run and an RBI. He'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off against Miami on Saturday.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MAY 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

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MAY 28, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Braves begin 3-game series with the Marlins

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Acuna (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup Friday against Miami, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna's absence will extend to three games as he continues to get treatment for his strained quadriceps. There is still no indication that Acuna will land on the injured list, though he has consistently dealt with lower-body injuries early in the campaign. Guillermo Heredia figures to remain in the lineup in Acuna's place.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday, as expected Acuna (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a Grade 1 right quadriceps strain, and manager Brian Snitker said after the contest he was unlikely to play Thursday. It's the second leg injury the 24-year-old has dealt with since returning in late April from a torn ACL, as he also missed a few games in mid-May with groin tightness. Acuna should be considered day-to-day for now, and there's been no indication the quad strain will require a trip to the injured list. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field Thursday in his place.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson leads Braves against the Phillies after 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies after Dansby Swanson had four hits against the Phillies on Wednesday

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing Grade 1 quad strain Manager Brian Snitker said Acuna was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right quadriceps strain and is expected to be out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The At...

Impact The 24-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to the injury, and it appears he'll be sidelined for at least one more game. Acuna has also dealt with groin tightness since being activated from the injured list in late April, and Atlanta is likely to be cautious to avoid rushing him back given he's fresh off an ACL injury. Travis Demeritte and Guillermo Heredia are the likely options to see more playing time in his absence.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Acuna was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies due to right quadriceps tightness.

Impact The 24-year-old led off in the last seven games and hit .308 with two doubles, six runs, three RBI and three stolen bases. It's not yet clear whether Acuna will be available off the bench, but Orlando Arcia will take his place as the designated hitter and bat eighth.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another theft Acuna went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run and a stolen base in a 4-3 win over the Marlins on Saturday.

Impact Acuna's steal of third base in the sixth inning marked the sixth game over his past seven contests in which he hast stolen a bag. Over that stretch, he is batting .375 with a homer, nine walks, eight runs and six thefts. Acuna didn't play his first game of the season until April 28, but he already has eight steals, tied for sixth-most leaguewide.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes seventh bag Friday Acuna went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact Getting the start at designated hitter and batting leadoff once again, Acuna swiped his seventh bag in only 13 games since returning to action from the torn ACL that ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. He suffered the knee injury in Miami last July while chasing down a flyball, and as a result he's expected to remain at DH for the rest of this series before Atlanta head home to take on the Phillies on Monday.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

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MAY 19, 2022

Back in outfield Wednesday Acuna will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 3-0 win as a designated hitter after missing the previous five games with a sore groin. The groin issue didn't seem to inhibit Acuna at the plate or on the basepaths, as he reached base three times on the night and recorded his sixth stolen base of the season. His return to the outfield for the day game after a night game suggests Atlanta is comfortable with his health.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña displays 'dynamic' impact in return MILWAUKEE – Somewhere in the process of proving he is indeed healthy again, Ronald Acuña Jr. reminded us he can entertain and excite without...

MAY 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Back in action as DH Acuna (groin) will bat leadoff and serve as Atlanta's designated hitter in Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.

Impact As anticipated, Acuna will put an end to his five-game absence and slot back into his normal spot in the Atlanta lineup, albeit in a non-defensive role. Atlanta could be inclined to deploy Acuna more frequently at DH more the next few days while he looks to move past the sore left groin, but playing through the lower-body injury shouldn't necessarily limit his involvement on the basepaths. After returning from the injured list in late April following a prolonged recovery from the ACL surgery he underwent last July, Acuna proceeded to go 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts in his first 10 games with Atlanta before the groin issue forced him to the bench over the last several days.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Braves, look to extend home win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Atlanta Braves trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to play Tuesday Manager Brian Snitker said that Acuna (groin), who isn't starting Monday against the Brewers, will likely play Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game Monday, but he passed all the tests the team gave him while running the bases and participating in other exercises. While the team doctors will monitor how he feels following Monday's workout, he appears to be on track to avoid a trip to the injured list.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE