Braves set to activate Ronald Acuña Jr. ahead of Mets game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. will be activated from the injured list by the Atlanta Braves before their game against the New York Mets on July 27, 2026. Acuña has been sidelined since June 9 due to injury. His return comes as the Braves aim to strengthen their lineup against the Mets. Acuña's activation is a significant boost for the Braves as they approach the final stretch of the season.
- •Acuña hasn't played since June 9.
- •Braves vs. Mets game is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
- •Activation from the IL is confirmed by sources.
- •Acuña's presence is vital for the Braves' lineup.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from IL after 38-game absence due to left hamstring strain
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to NL East-leading Braves after missing almost 7 weeks with left hamstring strain
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Acuña returns to NL East-leading Braves after missing almost 7 weeks with left hamstring strain
- 3:14 PMESPN MLB — Sources: Braves set to activate Acuña vs. Mets
"The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on Monday after the 2023 National League MVP missed almost seven weeks with a left hamstring strain. Acuña is expected to be available for Monday night's opener of a three-game series at the New York Mets. When Acuña was placed on the injured list on June 9, the Braves topped the majors with a 45-23 record and led the NL East by eight games over Philadelphia.
"Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who hasn't played since June 9, will be activated from the IL prior to Monday's game vs. the Mets, sources told ESPN.
"Atlanta is 25-27 without Acuña in the lineup, but still holds a 5.5-game first-place lead in the NL East.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:03 PMBraves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from IL after 38-game absence due to left hamstring strain
Atlanta is 25-27 without Acuña in the lineup, but still holds a 5.5-game first-place lead in the NL East.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:40 PMRonald Acuña Jr. returns to NL East-leading Braves after missing almost 7 weeks with left hamstring strain
Acuña is expected to be available for Monday night’s opener of a three-game series at the New York Mets.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:24 PMAcuña returns to NL East-leading Braves after missing almost 7 weeks with left hamstring strain
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on Monday after the 2023 National League MVP missed almost seven weeks with a left hamstring strain. Acuña is expected to be available for Monday night's opener of a three-game series at the New York Mets. When Acuña was placed on the injured list on June 9, the Braves topped the majors with a 45-23 record and led the NL East by eight games over Philadelphia.
- ESPN MLBJul 27, 2026, 3:14 PMSources: Braves set to activate Acuña vs. Mets
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who hasn't played since June 9, will be activated from the IL prior to Monday's game vs. the Mets, sources told ESPN.
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