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Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury Update: Braves Star Tweaks Leg in Minor League Game

2026-08-12 · Ronald Acuña Jr. · Club News

Ronald Acuña Jr. Tweaks Leg in Minor League Game

Ronald Acuña Jr. appeared to tweak something in his leg after one of his at-bats in a minor league game on Thursday evening. The Braves' AAA affiliate was taking on the Iowa Cubs, and Acuña Jr. limped back to the dugout after striking out swinging.

What Happened?

According to Mark Bowman, the Braves reporter for MLB.com, Acuña Jr.'s cleat caught in the dirt during the fourth-inning strikeout, causing his foot to turn awkwardly. He walked it off and was fine by the time he got to the dugout.

Why It Matters for Ronald Acuña Jr.

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.

What Comes Next?

Acuña Jr. won't be back with the Braves for their first game against the Baltimore Orioles, but the point remains the same: Acuña Jr. has missed a lot of games in recent seasons. He's missed 355 of 912 games (39%) between 2021-2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ronald Acuña Jr. tweaked his leg in a minor league game on Thursday evening.
  • Acuña Jr. limped back to the dugout after striking out swinging.
  • He's been limited to just 53 games this season due to injuries.

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Season Stats:

CategoryValue
Games Played53
At-Bats195
Batting Average.251
Home Runs7
Hits49
Runs31
RBI22
OPS+119

The Braves' offense has turned a corner once again after a month-long lull, and Acuña Jr.'s absence from the batting order was definitely felt throughout the month of June. However, it seems like Atlanta's offense has regained its momentum, and Acuña Jr. will be looking to get back on the field as soon as possible.

Acuña Jr. has been 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, but with a player of his caliber, he doesn't need to stay in the minors longer than needed.

The Braves will be keeping a close eye on Acuña Jr.'s progress and will likely make a decision on when he'll be ready to return to the Majors soon.

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