ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to make his highly anticipated return to the field on Friday as the team kicks off a weekend series at Truist Park against the San Diego Padres.
What we know:
The Braves confirmed Acuña's activation late Thursday following their loss to the Washington Nationals, according to The Associated Press. The 2023 National League Most Valuable Player has been sidelined for nearly a year after tearing the ACL in his left knee during a game on May 26. He underwent surgery in early June and has spent the past few weeks on a rehab assignment, where he hit .