Braves place Acuña on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

The five-time All-Star and 2023 NL MVP left Saturday's game against Colorado in the second inning after pulling up while running out a ground ball. Acuña was batting .252 with two home runs and seven steals in 34 games this season. forestarrow.help

The Braves, who owned baseball's best record at 24-10, activated right-hander Spencer Strider from the IL to make his season debut. They optioned Hunter Stratton to Triple-A and selected José Azócar's contract to fill Acuña's roster spot.