Overview
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs in a Triple-A Gwinnett game and showed no visible hamstring trouble during his seventh minor-league rehab appearance.
- Manager Walt Weiss said Acuña is "physically good to go" but that activation depends on his timing and how he feels after an additional rehab game.
- The Braves could activate Acuña for the three-game series in Baltimore that begins Friday if the final rehab outing goes well and he reports ready to contribute.
- Atlanta has used a cautious plan that began with designated-hitter appearances in the rookie-level FCL and moved to full outfield reps at Triple-A to protect a recurring left hamstring strain.
- Acuña’s return would restore a major lineup difference for the Braves this season, who have a markedly better record with him in the lineup, and could alter Atlanta’s base-running and power mix immediately.