Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to leadoff spot as Braves face Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his return to the lineup tonight as the Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets. After a six-week recovery from a hamstring injury, Acuña resumes his leadoff position, moving Drake Baldwin to second and Ozzie Albies to cleanup. Joey Bart is starting at catcher against left-handed pitcher Zac Thornton. The Mets have yet to announce their lineup for the matchup.
- •Acuña has missed about six weeks due to a hamstring injury.
- •Baldwin and Albies shift positions in the batting order.
- •Joey Bart starts at catcher for the Braves.
- •The game is a key matchup in the NL East.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. back in the leadoff spot as Braves visit Mets
"No need to guess who’s back this time — we’ve been waiting for this.
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