Braves start Jorge Mateo in opener against Orioles, Acuña Jr. absent

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Braves start Jorge Mateo in opener against Orioles, Acuña Jr. absent
Summary

The Atlanta Braves face the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Camden Yards with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Ronald Acuña Jr. remains out of the lineup as he continues his rehab assignment. Jorge Mateo will start at shortstop, filling in for Jim Jarvis, and is positioned ninth in the batting order. The Braves lineup has seen some changes, with Eli White and Joey Bart also getting starting roles. Braves pitcher Grant Holmes makes his second start of the season against an Orioles lineup that has seen some adjustments, including Dylan Beavers leading off while Tyler O’Neill is out.

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  • Ronald Acuña Jr. not in the lineup for the Braves.
  • Jorge Mateo starting at shortstop for the Braves.
  • Braves face Orioles at Camden Yards at 7:05 p.m. ET.
  • Eli White and Joey Bart also in starting lineup adjustments.
  • Grant Holmes pitches for the Braves in his second start.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo SportsRonald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles
  • 7:32 PMBatterypower.comRonald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles - Battery Power
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