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Braves activate Ronald Acuna Jr. for game one against Mets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Braves activate Ronald Acuna Jr. for game one against Mets

Summary

Ronald Acuna Jr. has been activated from the Injured List and will lead off for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets on July 27, 2026. This marks Acuna's return after last playing on June 9. The Braves, sitting atop the National League East with a 62-43 record, have won eight of their last 11 games. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Acuna will play right field, a crucial role in the lineup as the team aims to enhance its World Series aspirations ahead of the trade deadline.

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By the Numbers

•Ronald Acuna Jr. returns after missing significant time due to injury.
•The Braves lead the NL East by 5.5 games heading into this series.
•Acuna will bat leadoff and play right field against the Mets.
•Atlanta has won eight of its last 11 games.
•The team is looking to solidify its World Series contender status.

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The Atlanta Braves have been cruising for much of the 2026 season thus far, and with the trade deadline now just a week away, this team have the opportunity to solidify themselves as not only a World Series contender, but a potential favorite in the National League.To truly be contenders against the Los Angeles Dodgers […] The post Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement for Game one Against Mets appeared first on HEAVY.
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