Braves return Acuna Jr. but lose heavily to Mets on Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the Braves lineup on Monday, but the team suffered a significant loss to the Mets, falling 14-3. This defeat marked a tough start to the week for Atlanta, who will face several games against NL East opponents. Acuna's return was overshadowed by the team's poor performance, necessitating a quick rebound in their upcoming matchups. Brewer Hicklen was sent to the minors following Acuna's recall.
- •Acuna Jr. returned from injury for the Braves on July 27.
- •Braves lost to the Mets 14-3 on July 28.
- •Atlanta faces several critical games against NL East foes this week.
- •Brewer Hicklen was optioned to the minors.
- •Braves need to quickly return to winning form.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns, Bad Loss to Mets, More
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