# Ronald Acuña Jr. continues hot streak, hits bizarre HR > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/braves-project-ronald-acua-jrs-comeback-following-midmay-hamstring-setback > Updated: 2026-08-07T01:02:53.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 11. After a series of hamstring and thumb injuries that sidelined him from late May through early June, Acuña returned in July, posting a historic 4‑4‑4 line and a grand slam in a minor‑league rehab game. He was activated in late July and quickly resumed his role as a key offensive catalyst, delivering his 10th home run of the season in early August against Miami. On August 7, Acuña powered the Braves to an 11‑3 victory over the Marlins, hitting two homers. The first was a bizarre three‑run shot that deflected off center fielder Esteury Ruiz and left fielder Heriberto Hernández after they collided near the wall, allowing the ball to clear the fence. He added a solo homer later, raising his season total to ten and moving him within three of the 200‑career‑homer club for Venezuelan players. The win extended Atlanta’s streak to eight straight games and completed a three‑game sweep of Miami, despite a rain delay that paused play for over an hour. Acuña’s continued production underscores his importance to the Braves’ stretch‑run push. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Ronald Acuña Jr. hits bizarre deflected home run as Braves beat Marlins Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a deflected three‑run homer and a solo shot as the Braves beat the Marlins 11‑3, extending their win streak to eight and edging closer to the 200‑HR club. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-acua-jr-hits-home-run-after-marlins-outfielders-collide ### 2026-07-22: Ronald Acuña Jr. poised to return to Braves lineup Ronald Acuña Jr. is likely to be activated from the IL and return to the Braves for the Baltimore series, after rehab games with Triple‑A Gwinnett and a recent minor‑league slip that proved non‑serious. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlanta-braves-gear-up-for-ronald-acua-jrs-return-from-rehab ### 2026-07-16: Ronald Acuña Jr. hits grand slam in rehab game as Braves chase postseason Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam in his third rehab game for the Braves’ Florida Complex League team, boosting hopes of a quick return as Atlanta trails the NL East by 2.5 games. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-acua-jr-hits-grand-slam-in-rehab-game-as-braves-chase-postseason ### 2026-07-13: Ronald Acuña Jr. Begins Rehab Assignment with Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will start a Florida Complex League rehab assignment after a left hamstring strain that kept him out since June 10, aiming to return after the All‑Star break. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-acua-jr-begins-rehab-assignment-with-atlanta-braves ### 2026-06-18: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. faces lengthy recovery Braves manager Walt Weiss says outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is a long way from returning after a hamstring strain, leaving his comeback date unclear and raising concerns for Atlanta’s playoff hopes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlanta-braves-outfielder-ronald-acua-jr-faces-lengthy-recovery ### 2026-06-10: Atlanta Braves place star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on injured list The Atlanta Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10‑day injured list with a left hamstring strain and added Rowdy Tellez and James Karinchak to the roster. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlanta-braves-place-ronald-acuna-jr-on-injured-list ### 2026-05-30: Ronald Acuña Jr. achieves historic 4‑4‑4 feat in MLB Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves became the first MLB player to log four home runs, four steals and four walks in just three games, a record unmatched in the modern era. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-acua-jr-sets-historic-444-weekend-record-in-mlb ### 2026-05-22: Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. withdrawn after thumb injury in game vs Marlins Ronald Acuña Jr. left the Braves-Marlins game with left‑thumb pain, after two hits, marking his third game back from a hamstring strain. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braves-outfielder-ronald-acua-jr-withdrawn-after-thumb-injury-in-game-vs-marlins ### 2026-05-12: MLB stars Bryce Harper and Ronald Acuña Jr. face contract crossroads amid injury concerns Harper’s hot start revives Phillies’ extension debate, while Acuña’s hamstring woes force the Braves to weigh his future options. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-stars-bryce-harper-and-ronald-acua-jr-face-contract-crossroads-amid-injury-concerns ### 2026-05-11: Atlanta Braves expect Ronald Acuña Jr. to return Wednesday after hamstring injury The Atlanta Braves anticipate Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return on Wednesday after a hamstring injury, prompting a roster shift. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlanta-braves-expect-ronald-acua-jr-to-return-wednesday-after-hamstring-injury ### 2026-05-03: Ronald Acuña Jr. exits Braves game with hamstring tightness; MRI planned Ronald Acuña Jr. exits Braves game with hamstring tightness; MRI planned. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-acua-jr-exits-braves-game-with-hamstring-tightness-mri-planned --- Cite as: Ronald Acuña Jr. continues hot streak, hits bizarre HR. 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