Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Rejoin Braves Friday After 7 Rehab Games
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jul 24
Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Rejoin Braves Friday After 7 Rehab Games
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 24
Summary
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Ronald Acuña Jr. could be activated for Friday’s series opener in Baltimore after another rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Seven minor league rehab games have been used to rebuild his timing after a left hamstring strain sent him to the injured list on June 9 for the second time this season.
Wednesday’s 2-for-5 outing included two runs and a stolen base, and Weiss said Acuña is physically ready, with the remaining question whether he feels ready to be impactful.
The 2023 MVP has 15 stolen bases and a .251/.373/.793 line in 53 games, while Atlanta is 37-16 with him in the lineup and 23-26 without him.