Braves expect Acuña Jr. to return from injured list Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. could make his return from the injured list when the Braves face the Orioles in Baltimore starting Friday. Manager Walt Weiss provided the update on Thursday, suggesting Acuña is nearing full recovery. His return would be a significant addition for the Braves as they look to solidify their playoff positioning with several series approaching.
- •Acuña Jr. may return for the Braves' series in Baltimore.
- •Manager Walt Weiss confirmed the possible return on Thursday.
- •Acuña is recovering from an injury that sidelined him.
- •The Braves aim to improve their playoff positioning.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.Could Return For Weekend Series Against Orioles
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. may rejoin Braves this road trip
- 10:41 PMESPN MLB — Braves star Acuña Jr. could return from IL Friday
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the IL for the series in Baltimore
"Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup for the team's three-game series in Baltimore starting Friday, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday. Acuña is scheduled to play Thursday night with Triple-A Gwinnett. “We're just trying to rack up some at-bats for him so that the timing is there when he shows up,” Weiss said following his team's 6-5 win over the Padres.
"Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list for Atlanta's three-game series in Baltimore starting Friday, manager Walt Weiss said Thursday.
"Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could rejoin the team for its road trip in Baltimore this weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:02 PMBraves' Ronald Acuña Jr.Could Return For Weekend Series Against Orioles
The Braves have been without Ronald Acuña Jr. since June 10
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:27 AMRonald Acuña Jr. may rejoin Braves this road trip
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could rejoin the team for its road trip in Baltimore this weekend.
- ESPN MLBJul 23, 2026, 10:41 PMBraves star Acuña Jr. could return from IL Friday
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list for Atlanta's three-game series in Baltimore starting Friday, manager Walt Weiss said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:55 PMAtlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the IL for the series in Baltimore
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup for the team's three-game series in Baltimore starting Friday, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday. Acuña is scheduled to play Thursday night with Triple-A Gwinnett. “We're just trying to rack up some at-bats for him so that the timing is there when he shows up,” Weiss said following his team's 6-5 win over the Padres.
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