Shortly before being called back up to the Braves, Acuña homered in his first rehab game for the Braves’ Florida Complex League team on May 13. The four-time All-Star has been sidelined since last May when he tore his left ACL while taking a lead off second base during a game against the Pirates.

Until last night, it had been 362 days since Ronald Acuña Jr. last played in a Major League Baseball game. It had also been close to 600 days since he could last be counted among the very best players in the league.

The Atlanta Braves officially activated former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres.

Here, under the Matt Snyder byline on CBS Sports, Friday means it's time for another installment of picks, or, as I like to call this little exercise, Friday Night lines.  I'm here to wish you another very happy Friday,

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. No, Strider is not expected to be a savior. Nor is 2023 MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., who is expected back this weekend following a 12-month absence due to an ACL tear in his right knee. See, the Braves are ...

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run in his season debut to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night and end their six-game losing streak.