Acuña Return Timeline
Key Questions
When is Ronald Acuña Jr. expected to return from injury?
No specific return date has been announced for Ronald Acuña Jr. He remains out, and the Braves will need to wait at least one more day for his return. Jorge Mateo received a rare start in the opener at Baltimore in his absence.
Who started for the Braves in place of Ronald Acuña Jr.?
Jorge Mateo got a rare start in the Braves' opener against the Orioles. This occurred because Acuña Jr. is still sidelined by injury.
What is the latest update on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury status?
Acuña Jr. has not returned from his injury as of the Braves' season opener. The situation is developing with no timeline provided yet.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is still not back from injury. Jorge Mateo got a rare start in the Braves' opener at Baltimore. No specific return date has been announced. Sean Murphy started a rehab assignment.
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Updated Jul 25, 2026