On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves continued their series with the New York Mets at Truist Park in Georgia.
They won by a score of 14-3.
Atlanta Braves Get Ronald Acuña Jr. Update
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field prior to the start of the game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, Mark Bowman of MLB.com shared a video of Ronald Acuna Jr. taking batting practice.
The former MVP has been out since June 9.
Bowman wrote: “Ronald Acuna Jr. preparing to begin a rehab assignment. He should back in the Braves’ lineup after the All-Star break”
Before getting hurt, Acuna Jr. had been batting .251 with 49 hits, seven home runs, 22 RBIs, 31 runs and 15 stolen bases in 53 games.
He is in the middle of his ninth MLB season (all with the Braves).
MLB.com wrote (on June 30): “Did running drills on June 30. Per manager Walt Weiss, Acuña’s return before the All-Star break would be a “long shot.””
According to the site, he is still supposed to return this month.
Social Media Reacts To Acuna Jr. Update From Bowman
GettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying:
@NatsNyllawel: “Believe it when I see it after all star break. More like July 30.”
@william_sorsby: “Would be nice if he can stay healthy. Sadly I think his hamstrings are mush now.”
@matthewccassell: “At which point he will reaggravate some other injury and go back on the IL. I feel bad for this kid, but I am not sure he’ll ever get through a full season injury free again like he did in 2023.”
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 09, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.
@FrankieFra2s0t: “So you say there’s a chance?”
@CP6Patt: “That’s great news!”
Braves Right Now
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves slides safely into home to score on a two RBI double by Eli White #36 of the Atlanta Braves during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 4, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 52-35 record in 87 games.
They are 27-16 in 43 games at home.
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