Ronald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. remains sidelined for the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
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The brief
Ronald Acuña Jr. will not return to the Atlanta Braves lineup for the opener against the Baltimore Orioles. While coverage indicates he has recorded a single during his rehabilitation assignment, he remains on the injured list with a hamstring injury. Reporting from Battery Power, ESPN, NBC Sports, and MLB.com highlights the continued delay in his return.
The coverage emphasizes that Jorge Mateo has received a rare start in his place. Additionally, the Braves have initiated a rehabilitation assignment for Murphy. Future developments depend on the progression of Acuña Jr.’s recovery and the status of Murphy’s rehab assignment.
Coverage does not yet specify a confirmed date for Acuña Jr.’s return to the active roster.
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Quick answers
Is Ronald Acuña Jr. playing against the Orioles?
No, he remains on the injured list for the opener.
What is the status of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s injury?
He is managing a hamstring injury and is currently participating in a rehab assignment.
Who is starting in place of Acuña Jr.?
Jorge Mateo has received a rare start for the Braves.
Coverage (6)
- Ronald Acuna Jr. Cleared for Orioles Game After Minor Injury Scare Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. Singles in Rehab Battery Power · 6h ago
- Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from IL Friday vs. Orioles ESPN · 6h ago
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (hamstring) to remain on rehab NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Acuña's return to Braves delayed; Murphy begins rehab assignment MLB.com · 6h ago
- Ronald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles Battery Power · 6h ago
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