MLB Injury Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. begins rehab assignment, Nick Kurtz sidelined with thumb strain
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Key Points:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. has begun a minor league rehab assignment after a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to return to the Braves by next week at the latest.
- Kyle Harrison is recovering from left forearm tightness and elbow soreness, feeling better after rest during the All-Star break, with hopes he will miss only a start or two.
- Nick Kurtz is on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule strain, likely sidelining him for multiple weeks and the All-Star game.
- Zack Gelof and Konnor Griffin are both dealing with injuries that will keep them out for extended periods, with Gelof recovering from a knee laceration and Griffin from a torn tendon in his left ring finger.
- Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, adding to a difficult season marked by poor performance and no clear return date.
