CHICAGO -- Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness.
Acuña chopped a groundball to White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas near the foul line and strained to beat the throw at the first-base bag. Acuña came up limping after the awkward stride, and after walking around for a moment left the field visibly frustrated.
When Acuña reached the Atlanta dugout, he slammed his batting helmet on the floor.
He was replaced in right field by Eli White in the bottom of the fourth.
Acuña's frustration is understandable. His 2021 season ended because of a torn ACL in his right knee, and in 2024 he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in his left knee. Both injuries required surgery.
In between, the superstar won National League MVP honors in 2023 when he hit 41 homers, scored 149 runs and stole 73 bases, becoming the first 40/70 player in MLB history. He has been off to a relatively slow start this season with a .254 average, a .798 OPS, seven homers and 15 steals in 52 games.
Acuña, 28, had a brief stint on the injured list last month after suffering a Grade 1 strain in the same hamstring.
Acuña's younger brother Luisangel started Tuesday's game at shortstop for the White Sox and was on the field when Ronald was injured.
