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Braves Hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Return vs. Athletics

FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 8 – Ronald Acuna Jr. missed the game due to lower back tightness from a pregame workout, with his All-Star Game and Home Run Derby participation under evaluation by the Braves.

  • On July 8, 2025, Ronald Acuña Jr. did not play for the Atlanta Braves in their game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., due to tightness in his lower back.
  • Acuña experienced the tightness during his pregame workout, and the Braves removed him about 50 minutes before first pitch with negative X-rays and uncertainty around All-Star participation.
  • The Braves lost 10-1 as the Athletics hit five homers and rookie All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson exited early after being hit by a pitch in the first inning.
  • Through an interpreter, Acuña expressed that they plan to evaluate his condition gradually as time goes on, highlighting his main goal of returning to the team and contributing on the field as soon as possible.
  • Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said they would reassess Acuña's status Wednesday and left open his availability for the upcoming All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
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The alarms went on inside the Atlanta Bravos, as they had to remove Ronald Acuña Jr from the game before the Atléticos for presenting stiffness in his lower back, a nuisance that puts at risk his participation in the 2025 Stars Game that will be held right at the Truist Park in Atlanta. During the availability for the media, he was laid down on the sofas of the clubhouse and did not participate in the practice of batting on the ground. Faced wit…

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SportsTalkATL.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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