Atlanta Braves on off day as Ronald Acuña Jr. shines in rehab

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Atlanta Braves on off day as Ronald Acuña Jr. shines in rehab
Summary

The Atlanta Braves take an off day on July 16 as they prepare for the second half of the season. Ronald Acuña Jr. highlighted his rehab assignment with a grand slam and two walks. The Braves aim for a strong run as key players recover, with optimism surrounding Acuña's return. Meanwhile, the New York Mets lead the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in a game currently in progress.

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  • Braves are on an off day before resuming play.
  • Acuña had a grand slam during his rehab assignment.
  • Ha-Seong Kim also participated in the rehab game.
  • Mets currently lead the Phillies 1-0, ongoing match.
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  • 11:06 PMYahoo SportsAtlanta Braves off day open thread: July 16
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One last off day and then the second half begins.

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