Ronald Acuna Jr ., who hasn’t played since May 26, 2024, is expected to return tomorrow. His timing couldn’t be better, as the Braves have fallen below .500 at 24-25 and have dropped three of their last four games. Atlanta enters Friday in third place in the National League East behind the Phillies and Mets.

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the second straight game in his return from a nearly year-long absence due to a knee injury, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres