MLB Injury Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. begins rehab assignment, Nick Kurtz sidelined with thumb strain
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have officially launched Minor League rehab assignments as MLB teams manage key player injuries.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have begun rehab assignments in Florida. Acuña is recovering from a hamstring injury, while Kim is recovering from a finger injury.
Coverage from MLB.com, Yahoo Sports, and Battery Power emphasizes the start of these stints. NBC Sports also reports that Nick Kurtz is currently sidelined due to a thumb strain.
Attention remains on the progress of these athletes, including Kim, who hit his first home run of the year during a rehab game according to starnewskorea.com.
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Quick answers
Which players have started rehab assignments?
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have begun their rehab assignments in Florida.
What are the specific injuries for the players in rehab?
Acuña is recovering from a hamstring injury and Kim is recovering from a finger injury.
Who else is currently sidelined?
Nick Kurtz is sidelined with a thumb strain.
Coverage (8)
- Ha-Seong Kim (finger) will start a rehab assignment Monday FantasyPros · 11h ago
- Braves Bulletin: Amidst slump, Braves might have help on the way and others stepping up The New York Times · 11h ago
- Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Begins Rehab Stint, Home Run Derby, More Battery Power · 11h ago
- "Kim Ha-seong, if he doesn't seize the opportunity, he could be released"... 'First home run of the year' in rehab game after injury, but reality is cold starnewskorea.com · 11h ago
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Ha-Seong Kim begin rehab today in Florida Battery Power · 11h ago
- Acuña (hamstring), Kim (finger) begin Minor League rehab assignments MLB.com · 11h ago
- Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Begins Rehab Stint, Home Run Derby, More Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- MLB Injury Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. begins rehab assignment, Nick Kurtz sidelined with thumb strain NBC Sports · 11h ago broke it first
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