RONALD ACUÑA NEWS

Remains out of lineup Acuna (groin) isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Acuna underwent an MRI over the weekend that came back clean and remains day-to-day for now, but he'll be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Travis Demeritte will shift to right field while Orlando Arcia enters the lineup as the designated hitter Monday.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Braves on home winning streak

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MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits Sunday with groin issue Acuna (groin) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact His MRI didn't reveal anything that would lead Atlanta to shut him down, but he still feels discomfort when he runs and slides, so it's not surprising that he is out of action for Sunday morning's game. The team says it's his groin, not his surgically repaired knee, that is giving him trouble. Travis Demeritte will pick up another start in place of Acuna.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take on the Padres in series rubber match

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MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day-to-day with groin issue Atlanta got the "best news possible" regarding the MRI on Acuna's groin Saturday, according to manager Brian Snitker, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "He's just going to be day-to-...

Impact Apparently Acuna is experiencing discomfort when he runs and slides on the basepaths, which led to Saturday's MRI. His surgically-repaired knee is reportedly not a problem at all. William Contreras got a start at designated hitter with Acuna out of the lineup.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for MRI Acuna (groin), who isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, will undergo an MRI, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna indicated Friday that he felt fine and expected to return to the lineup Saturday, but he was ultimately excluded from the starting nine for a third straight game. His initial diagnosis was left groin soreness, but Saturday's precautionary MRI should help provide a better idea of the nature and severity of his injury.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Saturday Acuna (groin) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Acuna has been dealing with left groin soreness recently and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Acuna said Friday that he felt fine, so it's possible he'll be available off the bench if needed. However, Marcell Ozuna will start in the outfield while William Contreras serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Acuna (groin) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was held out of the lineup Wednesday due to soreness in his left groin, and he'll remain on the bench coming off Atlanta's scheduled day off Thursday. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Acuna said he feels fine and expected to be back in the lineup Saturday.. Marcell Ozuna will shift to the outfield in his absence while William Contreras serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Padres to begin 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with groin soreness Acuna's absence from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox is due to a sore groin, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Atlanta doesn't seem especially concerned about the groin issue, as manager Brian Snitker said that he thinks that Acuna will be ready to play in Friday's game against the Padres by sitting out Wednesday and then benefiting from Thursday's team off day, according to O'Brien. Orlando Arcia will pick up a start as Atlanta's designated hitter in place of Acuna, who has posted an excellent .878 OPS and has gone 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts in 10 games since making his season debut April 28. However, Acuna has struck out in 37 percent of his plate appearances, which is a major increase from his career-long rate (26.1 percent).

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Acuna isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna appeared to be favoring his leg during Tuesday's loss to Boston, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. Whether the 24-year-old is available off the bench remains to be seen, but Travis Demeritte will shift to right field while Orlando Arcia enters the lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox look to secure 2-game series win against the Braves

The Boston Red Sox will look to sweep a two-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronald Acuña's latest act draws LeBron James' attention

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MAY 9, 2022

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MAY 9, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Productive against Brewers Acuna went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI, a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 9-2 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Acuna has reached base in all nine of his games since making his season debut, and he's now posted back-to-back multi-hit performances. Over his nine games in 2022, the 24-year-old has slashed .278/.366/.500 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI, three runs and four stolen bases.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Saturday Acuna went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Acuna put his well-rounded skill set on display in the victory, getting Atlanta on the board with a solo shot off Corbin Burnes in the fifth inning and swiping a bag in the seventh. The star outfielder hasn't shown much rust since returning from a knee injury in late April, as he's slugged two homers and stolen three bases in eight games. He's collected at least one hit in all but one of those contests.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back starts in right field Acuna will lead off and play right field Saturday against the Brewers, marking the first time he's played the field in consecutive games since returning from his torn ACL, Justin T...

Impact Acuna returned from the injured list April 28, a bit before he was expected to. Atlanta treated him cautiously at first, giving him two off days and three starts at designated hitter in the first nine games since his return, but it looks like he may be close to reclaiming his role as the everyday right fielder going forward. He hasn't looked like himself at the plate thus far following his long absence, as he's hit just .207/.281/.345 with a 40.6 percent strikeout rate through seven games, but it's probably only a matter of time before he gets his timing back.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes first homer of season Acuna went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact With Atlanta wearing retro uniforms from the Hank Aaron era against Milwaukee, Acuna launched an Eric Lauer offering an Aaron-like 450 feet to center field in the fourth inning. It was Acuna's first homer since July 7 of last year, and just his second extra-base hit since returning to the lineup from a torn ACL he suffered a couple days later. Acuna's .626 OPS so far is well below his usual standards, but he's hit safely in four straight games and seems close to shaking off the last of his rust.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in front end of twin bill Acuna is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acuna is now sitting for the second time in six games since he was reinstated from the 10-day injured list last Thursday, but the rest days should become less frequent for the 24-year-old as he becomes further removed from the ACL tear he suffered last July. Guillermo Heredia will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Acuna, who has gone 3-for-17 with a walk, two stolen bases and an RBI since returning to action. Expect Acuna to re-enter the lineup for the nightcap Tuesday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Acuna won't be in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna's surgically repaired knee looked fine Thursday in his season debut, as he went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases. However, the team understandably is taking a cautious approach with its top player, and it's likely that Acuna will continue to have built-in days off for the foreseeable future. Atlanta has not announced who will replace Acuna in the lineup, though Guillermo Heredia is a likely option.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28, 2022

Leading off Thursday Acuna is starting in right field and leading off in Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After he made a sooner-than-anticipated return from the 10-day injured list earlier Thursday, Acuna will be included in the lineup for the series finale with the Cubs in what will be his season debut. The 24-year-old appeared in six rehab games at Triple-A Gwinnett and went 7-for-19 with a double, four runs, an RBI, three stolen bases and six walks. Acuna is slated to play on an everyday basis now that he's back to 100 percent, with Atlanta planning on rotating him between right field and designated hitter initially as he eases back in from the torn ACL that he suffered last July. According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Acuna is scheduled to rest in Friday's game in Texas, as Atlanta doesn't want him to play full games on back-to-back days right off the bat. Now that he's fully healthy again, Acuna should be one of the top fantasy contributors after slashing .283/.394/.596 with 24 homers, 72 runs, 52 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 82 games last season prior to injuring his knee.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuna Jr. Activated From IL, Could Return Thursday The Atlanta outfielder is officially back from his torn ACL rehab.

APRIL 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM