Acuña Breaks Through vs. Fastball After Extended Slump
Acuña had been hitting just .119 against 4-seamers and .125 vs fastballs 93 mph or slower before his encouraging performance.
Ronald Acuña recorded a double off a 92.8 mph 4-seam fastball, a notable development given his prior struggles against that pitch type. Entering the game, he was hitting just .119 against 4-seamers overall and .125 (2-for-16) against 4-seamers at 93 mph or slower. The performance suggests his issues were not limited to handling high-velocity fastballs. Beat reporter framing indicates this may signal a positive turn in Acuña's offensive recovery.
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Acuña Shows Encouraging Speed and Power in Three-Hit Breakout
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Waldrep and Schwellenbach to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Atlanta's rotation takes a double hit: both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach are headed for season-ending elbow surgery, per Mark Bowman at MLB.com.
Waldrep Out for Season After Elbow Surgery Decision
Atlanta Braves starter Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending elbow surgery, removing him from the 2025 rotation entirely.
Waldrep Out for Season After Elbow Surgery Decision
Atlanta Braves starter Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending elbow surgery, a significant blow to the rotation.
Schwellenbach Headed for Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
The Braves righty will go under the knife for the same elbow fracture that shelved him in mid-2025, ending any hope of a 2026 return.
Schwellenbach and Waldrep to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery, Weiss Says
Per Mark Bowman, Walt Weiss said both Spencer Schwellenbach and Waldrep will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery, with key details still unconfirmed.