Ronald Acuña, Jr. Return to Braves May Be Pushed to Monday

In a developing story, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports that Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s much-anticipated return to the Atlanta Braves may be delayed until Monday. Originally expected to play during the weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, Acuña’s potential activation could now coincide with the Braves’ matchup against the New York Mets.

Acuña, who has only appeared in 53 games this season due to a left hamstring injury that placed him on the 10-day injured list on June 10th, has been a significant contributor when healthy. Prior to the weather-related postponement of last night’s Gwinnett Stripers game, there was hope that he would participate in both games today as part of his rehabilitation.

The Braves, who have seen their offense rebound since the All-Star break, are looking forward to Acuña’s return to strengthen their lineup. His presence is particularly vital after a challenging stretch in June and early July when their commanding division lead shrank to just a handful of games. Acuña currently ranks third on the team in weighted runs created plus (wRC+) and his activation would certainly provide a much-needed boost as the Braves aim to solidify their position in the standings.

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