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MLB·INJURY·June 18, 2026 11:11 AM ET

Ronald Acuña Jr. faces longer absence with hamstring setback

A star outfielder's timetable stretches.

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.@jonmorosi discusses the latest on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s hamstring injury following news that he's a "long way" from retur

What happened: Jon Morosi said Ronald Acuña Jr. is a "long way" from returning after aggravating a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The latest setback follows an initial hamstring injury in May and a re-injury on June 9.

Why it matters: The extended absence removes one of baseball's most dynamic power-speed threats from the lineup during the regular-season push. With the club holding a strong division position, the cautious approach points to long-term health over rushing a return.

By the numbers: Acuña has played 52 games this season, hitting .251 with seven home runs and 15 stolen bases. The hamstring issue is another lower-body concern after ACL tears in 2021 and 2024, and recent reporting indicates a return before the All-Star break is unlikely.

What to watch: Watch for updated imaging, rehab activity and whether the timeline stretches deeper into July. Any running progression will be the key checkpoint before a return becomes realistic.

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