Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Hurston Waldrep rehabbing, and more

The Atlanta Braves suffered another blow on the injury front, and yet again, Ronald Acuña Jr. is the subject. Acuña exited Tuesday night in the fourth inning after limping on his way to first base.

The club later reported that he exited the contest with hamstring tightness. Best case scenario for Atlanta is that he is considered day-to-day; however, this is the same hamstring he strained earlier this season.

The bad news doesn’t end there, as the Braves went on to suffer an extra-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox, 6-5.

Hurston Waldrep is set to make a rehab start for the Columbus Clingstones on Thursday. He made two appearances in the Florida Complex League last week.

Despite two losses in the Braves’ system, Monday brought exciting games from a couple of prospects. More in the minor league recap. 

The Chicago Cubs placed starter Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. He is expected to be sidelined beyond the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz has been diagnosed with a UCL tear and will require Tommy John surgery. He will miss the remainder of the season and half of 2027.

MLB Trade Rumors estimated that this year’s Qualifying Offer will come in at $23.1M. The official number will be released around October.

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