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Ronald Acuña Jr. may rejoin Braves this road trip
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Courtney Martinez , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could rejoin the team for its road trip in Baltimore this weekend. Manager Walt Weiss hinted after Thursday’s win over the Padres that the Braves could activate Acuña Jr. from the injured list. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “There...
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Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “There’s certainly a chance we can see him in Baltimore,” Weiss said after Atlanta took the series over San Diego.
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The potential return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Braves lineup has significant implications for the team's performance on the road. As the Braves head to Baltimore, Acuña's presence could be a major boost to the team's offense, particularly given his history of strong play. His injury has been a notable absence, and the team's ability to adapt to his absence will be tested as they face new opponents. The fact that Acuña has been progressing through his rehab assignment, playing games with both the rookie league affiliate and Triple-A Gwinnett, suggests that he is nearing full strength. If he does rejoin the team in Baltimore, it will be worth watching how he integrates back into the lineup and whether he can help the Braves build momentum on the road. The Braves' road trip will be a key test of their resilience and depth, and Acuña's return could be a major factor in their success.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could rejoin the team for its road trip in Baltimore this weekend. Manager Walt Weiss hinted after Thursday’s win over the Padres that the Braves could activate Acuña Jr. from the injured list. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “There...
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