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Ronald Acuna Jr. Activated From IL, Could Return Thursday The Atlanta outfielder is officially back from his torn ACL rehab.

APRIL 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Makes surprise return from IL Atlanta reinstated Acuna (knee) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Atlanta had planned to have Acuna play a full nine innings in the outfield Thursday in what would have been seventh rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett, but he'll instead be pulled off the minor-league assignment sooner than anticipated to rejoin the big-league roster. The organization evidently saw enough from Acuna during the rehab assignment to determine that he was back to 100 percent after he underwent surgery last July to repair a torn ACL. During his six games in the minors, Acuna went 7-for-19 with a double, a 6:6 BB:K and three stolen bases in three attempts. The 24-year-old could be eased back into the mix with more starts at designated hitter than in the outfield initially, but expect him to play on an everyday basis beginning with Thursday's game against the Cubs.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Braves' Ronald Acuna has two hits in Gwinnett AJC photos of Braves star Ronald Acuna playing for the Gwinnett Stripers in a rehab assignment on April 27, 2022.

APRIL 28, 2022 • AJC.COM

Photos: Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. plays in Gwinnett AJC photos of Braves star Ronald Acuna playing for the Gwinnett Stripers in a rehab assignment on April 27, 2022.

APRIL 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Braves face the Cubs leading series 1-0

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves host the Cubs in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs to begin a three-game series

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Resumes rehab assignment Wednesday Acuna (knee) is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acuna played in his fifth rehab game with Gwinnett on Sunday and has continued to excel during the minor-league assignment. In addition to raking at the plate with a .357/.550/.429 slash line and 6:4 BB:K, Acuna hasn't shown any hesitation about testing his surgically repaired right knee on the bases, as he's nabbed three steals in as many attempts. He'll get a couple days of rest before playing seven innings in right field Wednesday and nine innings in the outfield Thursday in what could be his final two games with Gwinnett. If Acuna checks out fine after playing back-to-back days, Atlanta could be compelled to bring him back from the 10-day injured list for its weekend series in Texas against the Rangers. Atlanta initially set May 6 as a target date for Acuna's return, but based on how well he's fared on his rehab assignment thus far, sometime between Friday and next Monday now looks like a realistic range for the star outfielder to make his season debut for the big club.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Return could get pushed up Acuna (knee) has performed so well on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett that Atlanta could activate him sooner than the original target date of May 6, David O'Brien of Th...

Impact The team begins a road trip Friday against the Rangers, and while April 29 might be a little too optimistic, O'Brien suggests that a May 2 return to begin a series against the Mets is on the table. Through five games with Gwinnett, Acuna is batting .357 (5-for-14) with a 6:4 BB:K and three steals in three attempts.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins take on the Braves looking to break road slide

The Miami Marlins travel to the Atlanta Braves looking to end a four-game road losing streak

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Pedro Moura takes the temperature of the defending champions, who have started slowly while awaiting their superstar's return.

APRIL 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Marlins aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Braves

The Miami Marlins will attempt to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Steals base in second rehab game Acuna (knee) went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run Wednesday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact After playing five innings in right field and going 1-for-3 with a double Tuesday in his first rehab game for Gwinnett, Acuna was back in the lineup for the affiliate a day later, albeit as the designated hitter. He ended up playing the entire game and showed off his wheels by stealing second base after reaching on a walk in his second plate appearance. Acuna said in spring training that he felt close to 100 percent recovered from the torn ACL he suffered last July, and while the stolen base he notched Wednesday seemingly supports that notion, the organization may want to see him play a full nine innings in the outfield on back-to-back days before activating him from the 10-day injured list. For now, Atlanta is viewing May 6 as a tentative target date for Acuna's season debut in the majors, but that timeline could be pushed up if the 24-year-old looks better than anticipated during the rehab assignment.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hitless in second rehab game with Gwinnett Playing his second rehab game for Gwinnett, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored on Wednesd...

APRIL 20, 2022 • AJC.COM

Playing right field in rehab game Acuna (knee) will begin his rehab assignment for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and will bat leadoff and play right field in his first game.

Impact Acuna is in the final stages of his recovery from right knee surgery, a procedure he underwent after tearing his ACL last July. Atlanta is tentatively targeting May 6 for his return. While the team will likely give him a handful of appearances at designated hitter to ease him back into action, the fact that he's beginning his rehab assignment by playing the field is seemingly a positive sign.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers try to keep home win streak going, host the Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Aiming for early May return Acuna (knee) could make his season debut as soon as May 6 if he has no setbacks during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett that begins Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic...

Impact The superstar outfielder is in the final stages of his recovery from ACL surgery and hasn't seen game action since early July last year, so Atlanta isn't going to rush Acuna back into the lineup. "I'm sure he's excited to play a real game under lights and all that," manager Brian Snitker said Monday. "We're winding down to where we can get him back. It's gonna be some kind of boost for this club when he gets back in the top of that order." Acuna could be used as a designated hitter when he returns to ease him back into action, but Snitker's comments make it clear he'll be hitting in a prime spot in the batting order regardless of his defensive assignment.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take on the Braves after Freeman's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves after Freddie Freeman's four-hit game on Sunday

APRIL 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves face Freddie Freeman on Monday, aim to have Ronald Acuña Jr. back May 6 There's a plan in place for Acuña's return to the major-league lineup, and that includes taking over his customary leadoff role.

APRIL 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday Acuna (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna has been on the 10-day injured list since the start of the regular season as he continues to recover from ACL surgery that forced him to miss the end of the 2021 season. The team has been optimistic that he'll be able to return in late April, and Tuesday's rehab assignment signals that he has a chance to meet that timetable. The 24-year-old will presumably require several rehab appearances before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club, but he certainly seems to be trending toward his 2022 debut.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves play the Padres leading series 2-1

The Atlanta Braves play the San Diego Padres with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Ronald Acuña Jr. moves closer to return; Kyle Wright, Adam Duvall key Braves' win Help in a big way is getting closer for the Braves, who scored three runs or fewer five times in six games before Friday's win.

APRIL 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres take on the Braves after Machado's 5-hit game

The San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves after Manny Machado had five hits on Thursday in a 12-1 win over the Braves

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Understandably, Braves' farm system isn't what it used to be The Braves are reigning World Series champions largely thanks to their farm system that developed stars such as Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies,...

APRIL 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nearing rehab assignment Acuna (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as early as April 18, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Acuna has been projected to return in late April, initially serving as the team's designated hitter. He seemingly remains on track with that timeline, particularly because his rehab assignment could be relatively short if he is not immediately playing in the outfield. Eddie Rosario or Adam Duvall could be at risk to lose playing time upon Acuna's return.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves visit the Padres to start 4-game series

The San Diego Padres start a four-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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