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Braves Place Acuña Jr. on 10-Day IL

6/11/2026

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Summary

Acuña Jr. Hamstring Strain

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on June 10, 2026 after he strained his left hamstring.
He suffered the strain while trying to beat a throw to first in the fourth inning of a 6-5 loss to Chicago.
Acuña is hitting .251/.373/.421 with seven home runs, 22 RBIs and 15 steals in 53 games.
The Braves recalled Rowdy Tellez and designated Jhancarlos Lara for assignment.

Summary

Lara Waivers

Jhancarlos Lara posted 12 K/9 but issued over seven BB/9, spiking to 17 BB/9 this season.
If Lara clears waivers, Atlanta may keep his high-velocity arm in the minors.
Eli White and utility outfielder Mauricio Dubón could be moved to right field.
Rowdy Tellez, on a minor-league deal, played for Team Mexico and hit .228/.719 OPS with 17 homers and 49 RBIs in 112 games for Seattle and Texas last season.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, after the strike forced a 144-game season starting April 26, the Atlanta Braves won their first World Series in Atlanta, beating the Cleveland Indians in six games. That title underscored the value of a deep roster—Maddux, Glavine and a versatile bench—an asset the 2026 Braves must rely on amid Ronald Acuña Jr.’s hamstring strain and other injuries.

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Acuña Jr. Hamstring Strain

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on June 10, 2026 after he strained his left hamstring.
He suffered the strain while trying to beat a throw to first in the fourth inning of a 6-5 loss to Chicago.
Acuña is hitting .251/.373/.421 with seven home runs, 22 RBIs and 15 steals in 53 games.
The Braves recalled Rowdy Tellez and designated Jhancarlos Lara for assignment.

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