Ronald Acuña Jr. made a triumphant return to the Atlanta Braves, hitting a 467-foot home run on his first pitch back after nearly a year recovering from ACL surgery. Activated from the injured list, the 2023 NL MVP expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to play again, while manager Brian Snitker noted Acuña’s ability to energize the team and fans. To make room for Acuña, infielder Orlando Arcia was designated for assignment, as Acuña aims to replicate his previous season’s success, where he led the league with 41 homers and 73 stolen bases.
