The Braves have been crushed by injuries this season, with multiple key pieces spending significant time off the field. Ronald Acuna will not return in 2021, but several other contributors are reportedly nearing returns. Ian Anderson, Huascar Ynoa, and Travis d’Arnaud could each make their returns within the next week, with d’Arnaud expected to rejoin the club as soon as today. While the pitching staff could certainly benefit from the added value that Anderson and Ynoa bring, d’Arnaud may be among the most important players in the organization given the current makeup of the major league roster.
Kevan Smith, Stephen Vogt, Alex Jackson, and William Contreras have all attempted to fill the void left since d’Arnaud broke his hand earlier this season, but all have failed.