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Update — Acuna is set to have an MRI on his groin injury, per manager Brian Snitker. This could mean we see Acuna on the injured list and/or the injury is more serious than previously thought.
Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game vs. the San Diego Padres due to a groin injury. This will be the third straight game missed by Acuna, who is back with the Braves after tearing his ACL last season. Atlanta dropped the first game of the series on Friday 11-6. Travis Demeritte was the leadoff hitter and in right field in place of Acuna. He’ll remain in that spot for Saturday afternoon’s contest.
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Demeritte RF
Olson 1B
Albies 2B
Ozuna LF
d'Arnaud C
Riley 3B
Swanson SS
Contreras DH
Heredia CF
Demeritte went 3-3 with 2 walks against the Padres on Friday night. He’s also on a four-game hitting streak and hit a HR against the Red Sox a few games ago. Demeritte has done a decent job filling in for Acuna in the short term. Hopefully the All-Star can avoid a stint on the injured list.