Ronald Acuña Jr. lands back on injured list with hamstring strain

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s physical condition is once again a concern, as the Venezuelan outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The team announced the move after Acuña Jr. suffered a left hamstring strain during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

The incident occurred in the fourth inning when Acuña Jr. showed discomfort in his left thigh while running to first base after hitting a ball to third. Although initially evaluated, and the Braves indicated he would undergo an MRI, questions arose about the severity of the injury. Manager Walt Weiss stated after the game that the outfielder felt stiffness but expressed hope it was less severe than the Grade 1 strain he sustained in the same leg just a month prior.

This is Acuña Jr.'s second stint on the injured list this season. In early May, he experienced a similar left hamstring strain during a game against the Colorado Rockies. He was activated on May 18th for the series against the Miami Marlins, noting that the time off had been beneficial. "I feel much better than before I got injured because I was fatigued and the routine was stressing me out a bit," he told the official MLB website. "I think all players understand that and it's part of this game. I didn't want to get injured, but the rest benefited me a lot."

This season, Acuña Jr. has a .251 batting average over 53 games. He has recorded seven home runs, 22 runs batted in, and 15 stolen bases. The Braves also placed infielder Rowdy Tellez on the roster and designated pitcher Jhancarlos Lara for assignment.

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I feel much better than before I got injured because I was fatigued and the routine was stressing me out a bit. I think all players understand that and it's part of this game. I didn't want to get injured, but the rest benefited me a lot.