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Acuña helped off field after foul strikes ankle Braves superstar center fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was forced to exit Friday night's game against the Nationals in the fourth inning after fou...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • MLB.COM

Removed with injury Acuna was removed from Friday's game against the Nationals with an apparent left foot injury, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Acuna fouled a ball off his left foot in the top of the fourth inning, and he had to be helped off the field as a result. He was unable to put any weight on his foot when exiting the game. The nature and severity of the injury are unclear. Ender Inciarte replaced Acuna as a pinch hitter and could serve in center field if Acuna is forced to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up box score in comeback win Acuna went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.

Impact The outfielder's performance was highlighted by his two-run homer that cut the Nationals' lead to 5-4 in the fifth. Acuna also tallied a pair of walks and swiped his fifth bag during the game. The 22-year-old will take a robust .286/.440/.667 slash line into Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records five RBI Acuna went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, four runs scored and three walks Wednesday as he helped the Braves to a 29-9 victory over the Marlins.

Impact Acuna wasn't involved much in the 11-run second inning but came to life at the plate in the fifth with a three-run blast to center. He nearly repeated the same outcome in the following inning but his ball hit off the wall for a two-RBI double. The 2019 all-star hasn't missed a beat since returning from the injured list Aug. 26, hitting .333/.529/.889 with six home runs and 11 RBI with a 9:14 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in win Acuna went 1-for-2 with three walks and two runs Sunday in the Braves' 10-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact The Washington pitching staff had no answer for the Braves' top four hitters (Acuna, Dansby Swanson, Freddie Freeman and Marcell Ozuna), who combined to record seven hits and draw six walks on the day. Since coming off the injured list Aug. 26 after missing time with a wrist issue, Acuna has gone 9-for-25 with five home runs, 11 runs, six RBI and a stolen base in nine games. He'll bat leadoff and will start in right field in Monday's series opener with the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps mashing Acuna went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact Acuna opened the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run, his ninth of the season. He's been on a tear in three games since returning from a hamstring strain, going 4-for 10 with three walks, four home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. His overall line has also been on the rise, and he's now hitting .281/.407/.652 across 108 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña's 18th leadoff HR sets franchise record With a leadoff homer off Erick Fedde in Saturday's contest between the Braves and the Nationals, Ronald Acuña Jr. set a franchise record. Ac...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • MLB.COM

Acuña's 18th leadoff HR sets franchise record With a leadoff homer off Erick Fedde in Saturday's contest between the Braves and the Nationals, Ronald Acuña Jr. set a franchise record. Ac...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • MLB.COM

Huge day in return to action Acuna went 3-for-7 with a walk, three home runs, four RBI and four runs scored across both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Making his return to the lineup from a mild hamstring strain, Acuna hit leadoff in both games and proved he was 100 percent by taking Austin Voth deep twice in the matinee before blasting a ball into the seats off Wil Crowe in the nightcap. On the season, Acuna is now slashing .279/.398/.628 with eight homers, two steals, 14 RBI and 20 runs in 25 games.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves: Ronald Acuna Jr. eyeing Rickey Henderson In just 291 career games, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. is serving notice that Rickey Henderso may lose one of his crowns. At just 22...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Rejoining lineup Friday Acuna (hamstring) will bat leadoff and start in center field in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact The 22-year-old missed the past three games with right hamstring tightness, but he's ready to retake the field after Thursday's scheduled off day. It's unclear if Acuna will start both ends of the twin bill.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, streaking Freeman set for matchup against Nationals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Expected back Friday Acuna (hamstring) is feeling good despite being out of the lineup Wednesday and is expected to return Friday against the Nationals, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Acuna sits for the third straight day with right hamstring tightness Wednesday, but it appears as though he's essentially over the issue. He went through a full workout Tuesday without issues, but sitting Wednesday buys him two extra days to heal, as the Braves have a scheduled off day Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Acuna (hamstring) will sit for the third straight game Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Acuna has been sidelined with a tight right hamstring since leaving Sunday's game against the Phillies with the injury. The issue doesn't seem particularly serious, but the Braves have a scheduled off day Thursday, so they can get their young star a full four days to rest by keeping him on the bench in this one. Ender Inciarte remains the starter in center field.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman takes 15-game hit streak into matchup with Red Sox

Freeman takes a 15-game hit streak into matchup with Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Remains out Tuesday Acuna (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Acuna will be excluded from the starting nine for a second straight game as he continues to deal with right hamstring tightness. Ender Inciarte will start in center field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Acuna (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.

Impact Manager Brian Snitker was hopeful that Acuna would be able to return to action Monday after he was removed from Sunday's contest with right hamstring tightness. He'll be excluded from the starting lineup, and it's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench. Ender Inciarte will take over in center field.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Swanson help Braves to wild 12-10 win over Phillies

Austin Riley homered, doubled and drove in three runs in Atlanta’s 10-run second inning, Dansby Swanson also went deep and the Braves held on for a wild 12-10 victory over the Phil...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Could return Monday Acuna (hamstring) could return to the Braves' lineup Monday against the Red Sox, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acuna was removed from Sunday's game as a precautionary measure with right hamstring tightness. Manager Brian Snitker didn't sound too concerned about the issue and said that he's hopeful that he could return to action Monday.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with right hamstring injury Acuna was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies with right hamstring tightness.

Impact Acuna was replaced in center field by Ender Inciarte in the bottom of the second inning as a precautionary measure. It's unclear whether he'll miss any additional time while dealing with the injury, but Inciarte could start in center field in the event of a potential absence.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts fifth homer Acuna went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, an additional run scored, a walk and a stolen base during Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Yankees.

Impact The 22-year-old did most of his damage during the matinee, as he crushed a 473-foot homer during his first at-bat and stole second base after earning a walk during the third inning. It was Acuna's first game action since Aug. 10 after battling the wrist injury, and it's a good sign he was able to play both games of the twin bill in their entirety.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves to place Acuna on IL with wrist injury The injuries keep coming for the Atlanta Braves.Ronald Acuna Jr. will be retroactively placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a wri...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Heading to IL Acuna will be placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 10, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acuna, who will be eligible to return Aug. 21, was reportedly still sore when he came into the stadium Saturday and the team felt it would not be smart to try and push its young superstar through the injury. While Acuna is on the shelf, Ender Inciarte figures to receive the majority of playing time in center field.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fried expected to start for Atlanta against Miami

The Atlanta Braves square off against the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Notes: Acuña, Albies progress; Sunday's start Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. remains on track for a Monday return from left wrist inflammation. The injury sidelined him in the Braves' last...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • MLB.COM

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Braves, streaking Freeman set for matchup against Nationals

Freeman takes 15-game hit streak into matchup with Red Sox

Riley, Swanson help Braves to wild 12-10 win over Phillies

Fried expected to start for Atlanta against Miami