Ronald Acuña Jr. activated from IL as Braves face Mets
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are set to activate outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on July 28, following a hamstring injury that sidelined him since June 9. Acuña's return comes as the Braves have regained a 5.5-game lead in the NL East, having gone 7-3 since the All-Star break. The team has averaged six runs per game in its last ten games, boosting their performance after a rough June. The Braves will play a three-game series against the Mets beginning Monday before facing the Nationals at home and are expected to bolster their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Acuña Jr. has been out since June 9 due to a hamstring injury.
- •The Braves lead the NL East by 5.5 games as of July 27.
- •Atlanta went 9-19 from June 9 to July 11 before recovering.
- •The Braves averaged six runs per game in the last ten games.
- •They face the Mets in a three-game series starting July 28.
- 2:22 PMCBS MLB — Ronald Acuña Jr. to be activated from IL as Braves continue to regain NL East lead
"The once-struggling Braves have picked up 3 ½ games on the Phillies since the All-Star break
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