Braves place Ronald Acuna Jr on injured list and reinstate Spencer Strider
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Updated · MLB Trade Rumors · May 3
Braves place Ronald Acuna Jr on injured list and reinstate Spencer Strider
9 articles · Updated · MLB Trade Rumors · May 3
Atlanta said Acuna suffered a hamstring strain after exiting in the second inning against Colorado; Jose Azocar was added, and Hunter Stratton was optioned to Triple-A.
Eli White replaced Acuna in right field on Saturday. The 28-year-old outfielder has hit .252/.362/.378 with two home runs in 34 games this season.
Despite Acuna's slow start, the Braves lead the league in scoring by 15 runs. The club had a 40-man roster opening, so no additional move was needed for Azocar.
Can the Braves' league-leading offense survive without Acuna, or was his slump masking deeper issues for the team?
Is this latest injury a sign of long-term physical decline for superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. after his major surgery?
Why are hamstring injuries sidelining so many MLB stars, and is there a better way to prevent these costly setbacks?