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Ronald Acuña Jr. scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with lower back tightness

The injury bug continues to bite the Atlanta Braves. Ronald Acuña Jr. was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup due to lower back tightness. Ehire Adrianza will now start in right field while Dansby Swanson moves into the lead off spot.

OF Ronald Acuña Jr. has been scratched from tonight’s lineup with lower back tightness. Here is the updated #Braves lineup: pic.twitter.com/ksyMfkP5w4

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 23, 2021

Brian Snitker said that Acuña came in with some back soreness Wednesday. He will receive treatment and is considered day-to-day.