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Ronald Acuña Jr. Remains on Injured List for Upcoming Games
7/26/2026, 8:37:05 PM
Current Status and Expected Activation
CBS Sports reported that the 28-year-old outfielder is not in Atlanta’s lineup for the Sunday game against the Baltimore Orioles and is unlikely to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Monday. The team has not indicated any new setbacks with his left hamstring, and the earliest projected return is the series opener against the New York Mets on the following road trip.
Rehab Performance and Health Update
Acuña appeared in a full nine-inning game for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves on Saturday, recording a 1-for-3 line with a walk. CBS Sports noted that the appearance gave him at least one day of rest after the brief stint, and there were no reported complications during the rehab assignment.
Impact on the Braves Lineup
With Acuña unavailable, the Braves will continue to field a lineup without their primary leadoff hitter and center-field defender. The team’s manager and coaching staff have not announced a replacement strategy, but the absence leaves a gap in both offensive production and defensive coverage in right field, where Acuña played the entire rehab game.
Outlook for the Upcoming Road Trip
If Acuña’s health remains stable, the Braves could add him to the roster for the Monday series opener in New York. Until then, the team will rely on its existing depth to navigate the remainder of the Orioles series and the start of the Mets matchup. CBS Sports emphasized that the decision hinges on Acuña’s hamstring recovery and the additional rest he receives after his recent Triple-A appearance.
