Trending Now - Acuña's Thumb Pain Raises Concerns for Braves' Lineup
WHO:
MLB.com - Ronald Acuña Jr., 28-year-old outfielder for the Atlanta Braves
MLB.com - Mike Yastrzemski, player for the Braves
MLB.com - Sandy Alcantara, pitcher for the Miami Marlins
MLB.com - Walt Weiss, manager of the Atlanta Braves
MLB.com - Drake Baldwin, player for the Braves who was placed on the injured list
WHAT:
MLB.com - Acuña returned to the leadoff spot after Drake Baldwin was placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain.
MLB.com - Yastrzemski hit his third home run of the season, sending a 90.8 mph changeup for a Statcast-projected 398 feet to right-center field.
MLB.com - Michael Harris II hit his 10th home run of the season in the game against the Marlins.
MLB.com - Acuña exited a game against the Marlins after the fifth inning due to left thumb pain.
MLB.com - Acuña went 2-for-3 in the game, collecting a leadoff single and driving in two runs.
MLB.com - The Braves won the game 9-3 against the Marlins.
MLB.com - Yastrzemski fell a triple short of the cycle, hitting a home run and finishing 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs.
MLB.com - The Braves achieved their 14th series victory through 16 this season.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at loanDepot park in Miami.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Acuña returned to the field for the first time since May 2 after being on the injured list for roughly two weeks.
WHY:
MLB.com - Acuña's thumb pain raised concerns for the Braves' lineup as they monitor his health.
HOW:
MLB.com - Acuña was seen flexing and examining his thumb before remaining in the inning after speaking with training staff.
MLB.com - Acuña was seen speaking with training staff and flexing his thumb before exiting the game.
(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:21 UTC)
In a recent game, Acuña returned to the leadoff spot after Drake Baldwin was placed on the injured list due to a Grade 1 right oblique strain, and he was seen flexing and examining his thumb before continuing to play after consulting with the training staff. Meanwhile, Yastrzemski hit his third home run of the season, launching a 90.8 mph changeup for a Statcast-projected 398 feet to right-center field. Additionally, Michael Harris II made an impact by hitting his 10th home run of the season during the matchup against the Marlins.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 04:20 UTC)
In a recent game at loanDepot park in Miami, Ronald Acuña Jr. exited after the fifth inning due to left thumb pain, despite going 2-for-3 and driving in two runs in the Braves' 9-3 victory over the Marlins. Mike Yastrzemski had an impressive performance as well, finishing 3-for-3 with a home run, just a triple shy of the cycle, while the Braves celebrated their 14th series victory out of 16 this season. The team is now closely monitoring Acuña's health as he returned to the field for the first time since May 2 after a stint on the injured list.