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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hopes to return to face Padres

Field Level Media

The Atlanta Braves expect to get Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the lineup Saturday when they host the San Diego Padres in the second game of a three-game series.

Acuna has missed two games with a right groin injury that he sustained on Tuesday. The 24-year-old right fielder told reporters prior to theFriday game that he would be available on Saturday.

Manager Brian Snitker opted against using Acuna as a sub on Friday in the Braves' 11-6 loss to the Padres.

"I think anybody with a leg problem, I don't think you want to bring them off (the bench) cold," Snitker said.