Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to return to the Atlanta Braves after being scratched from a rehab game, with plans to activate him from the injured list before facing the Padres. Acuña, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear on May 26, 2024, previously tore his right ACL in July 2021 but made a quicker return then. His return will impact the lineup, potentially reducing Alex Verdugo‘s playing time, as he has struggled offensively, while Eli White has performed better, and the Braves are looking to improve after a rough start to the season.
