Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Chris Sale filthy, and more

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Apr 29, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the dugout against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Braves received some unfortunate news when outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain earlier this week. However, he is eligible to return on Wednesday, and Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported that a timely return is plausible.

Acuña was seen doing some agility exercises ahead of Friday night’s game, which was a great sign for the team who is typically riddled with injury.

Ronald Acuña Jr. testing his hamstring. He’ll be eligible for activation on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/5UySJio2Pq

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 8, 2026

If Acuña is able to return as soon as Wednesday, it would provide a major boost for Atlanta as the Braves look to stay atop the National League standings.

More Braves News:

Chris Sale put together a spectacular outing despite Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In MLB Pipeline’s first mock draft of 2026, the Braves are projected to select a shortstop out of UCLA.

Dixon Williams logged another home run for the Rome Emperors on Thursday. More in the minor league recap.

Carlos Carrasco has reportedly rejoined the Braves on a minor league deal.

MLB News:

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list due to lower back spasms. Glasnow reinjured his back during his outing on May 6.

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Cole Ragans on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow impingement. The move is retroactive to May 7.

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