Acuña Near Return, Pitchers Face Long Haul | Atlanta Braves News

Ronald Acuña Jr. is making progress in his hamstring rehab, with a potential return to the Braves lineup before Thursday—though exact timing remains under wraps. His absence has hurt the struggling team, which has lost 19 of 29 games since his latest injury stint. Meanwhile, pitching woes deepen: Spencer Strider’s elbow inflammation may sideline him for the year, and Bryce Elder’s elbow surgery casts doubt on his 2025 return, with his 2026 window shrinking fast. Manager Snitker admits both are “maybe” back this season—but it’s too early to be certain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/049c88dbf41f75bb