Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is currently on a minor league rehab stint with the Gwinnett Stripers after he injured his hamstring about a month ago.
It’s unclear when Acuña Jr. will return to the Majors squad, as he’s only played a handful of games in the minors, but with a player of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s caliber, he doesn’t need to stay in the minors longer than needed.
However, on Thursday evening, the Braves’ AAA affiliate was taking on the Iowa Cubs, and Ronald Acuña Jr. appeared to tweak something in his leg after one of his at-bats.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Tweaks Leg in Minor League Game
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 06: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds second base after Mauricio Dubón #14 batted for a single during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Here are some of the reactions from the minor league game that Ronald Acuña Jr. played in, as well as what exactly happened.
Ronald Acuña Jr. with the Braves This Season
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 2: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates following the 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 2, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Ronald Acuña Jr. has been limited to just 53 games this season due to a couple of different injuries.
Across 195 at-bats, he’s batting .251 with seven home runs, 49 hits, 31 runs, and 22 RBI. Those numbers are good for an OPS+ of 119.
Acuña Jr’s absense from the Braves batting order was definitely felt throughout the month of June, but it seems like Atlanta’s offense has turned a corner once again after a month-long lull.
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