On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves finished their series with the Texas Rangers at Truist Park.
They won by a score of 8-5 (and took two out of three in the series).
Atlanta Braves Announced Ronald Acuña Jr. News
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves warms up during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 07, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.
After the game, manager Walt Weiss announced the latest update on Ronald Acuña Jr.
He has been out since June 9 with an injury.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote: “Weiss said Acuña will be primarily used as a RF when he is activated later this week. He’ll definitely play some more games with Gwinnett this week”
Before getting hurt, Acuña 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 season in the MLB (all with the Braves).
Social Media Reacts To Latest Update
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.
@TCollinsDFS: “Yay let’s have him in the field where he’s Likely to re injure himself”
@ShawnPWright: “Noooooooo. Just DH for awhile.”
@ATLStache: “So brewer and smith platoon DHing? Hard to imagine Brewer sent down to AAA”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 28: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a hitting a double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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