ATLANTA -- Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and right-hander Spencer Strider are taking important steps this week in their return from injuries.
Acuña will begin playing with the Braves' Florida Complex League team in North Port on Tuesday. He has missed almost a full season following ACL surgery on his left knee last year. Acuña got hurt on May 26 last season and had surgery on June 6.
Braves manager Brian Snitker said before Monday night's game against Washington that Acuña will need to play in minor league games following his work in North Port.