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Braves Reinstate Ronald Acuna, Jr. (Hamstring) Ahead of Schedule
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the active roster, and the Braves say he is available off the bench after a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Miami Marlins, making him available off the bench.
Acuña suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on May 2 in Colorado, sidelining the five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP since May 3.
Braves manager Walt Weiss cited the turf at Miami's loanDepot Park as a factor in managing Acuña's workload, while the club placed infielder Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm.
Acuña, who is batting.252 with two home runs and nine RBIs this year, said in Spanish he is "Super happy to once again return to the field."
Weiss expects the right fielder to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday as Atlanta holds a 32-15 record and sits atop the National League East.
MIAMI (AP) — The Atlanta Bravos activated Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. from the list of injured 10 days before Monday's first game against the Miami Marlins, which clears the way...