Prior to Tuesday’s contest out west, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was scratched from the lineup card with back tightness. He is considered day-to-day.
Acuna was scratched with lower back tightness. Trainer George Poulis got Snitker’s attention during batting practice, to seemingly alert him of Acuna’s discomfort
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Acuña reportedly suffered the injury while lifting weights. He will be reevaluated today to gauge his availability for All-Star activities taking place next week.
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