13 Ronald Acuna LF

Acuna went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Monday against the Dodgers.

Acuna returned to the lineup after missing Sunday's game due to back tightness. He's in a slight slump over his last 10 games, hitting .243 with a .552 OPS over that stretch, but he's still hitting .285/.385/.472 on the season.

Acuna (back) is starting in left field and hitting cleanup Monday against the Dodgers.

As expected, Acuna has been cleared to rejoin the starting lineup after missing Sunday's game due to some back tightness. The outfielder, who is slashing .294/.396/.487 with six homers and a pair of stolen bases through 33 games this season, will face right-hander Walker Buehler in his first game back.

Acuna (back) is expected to return to the lineup Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. "He was fine, he wanted to play, he could've played, and it was just more wanting to get in front of it. He'll be fine tomorrow and the rest of the week. It was going to be a last resort that I used him today," manager Brian Snitker said Sunday.

The 21-year-old reported some back tightness late in Saturday's game, and Atlanta was taking no chances with its young superstar, but all signs indicate the issue is not a serious one. Acuna is slashing .294/.396/.487 through 33 games with six homers, two steals, 20 runs and 20 RBI.

Acuna (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Acuna developed back tightness in Saturday's 9-2 win, putting a down note on his 4-for-4 performance at the dish. The Braves haven't indicated that Acuna's setback is a serious concern, so he may just be getting some extra maintenance with a big three-game series with the Dodgers set to begin Monday. Matt Joyce will fill in for Acuna in the outfield.

Acuna is receiving treatment after Saturday's 9-2 win over the Marlins for back tightness, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Acuna went 4-for-4 with one run scored Saturday but was seen wincing on the bases following his final single, and was eventually replaced by Charlie Culberson in left field. The 21-year-old indicated he'll be ready to play in the series finale, but the team will re-evaluate Sunday regardless.