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Braves Activate Acuña Jr., Stay NL East Leaders

7/27/2026

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Summary

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Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on July 27, 2026.
Acuña missed 38 games after a hamstring strain on June 9 and is now batting .251 with seven homers.
Manager Walt Weiss said Acuña is “physically good to go.”
The Braves optioned Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A Gwinnett, remaining first in the NL East by 5½ games as they start a series at the Mets.

History

Historical Context

The Yankees' 2001 comeback, after reinstating Bernie Williams, capped a run that included three straight World Series titles (1998-2000) and a fifth appearance in six years. That pattern mirrors the Braves' 2026 push, where Ronald Acuña Jr. returned on July 27, 2026 to protect a 5½-game NL East lead, echoing their 2001 NLCS run against the Yankees.

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Story summary

Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list on July 27, 2026.
Acuña missed 38 games after a hamstring strain on June 9 and is now batting .251 with seven homers.
Manager Walt Weiss said Acuña is “physically good to go.”
The Braves optioned Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A Gwinnett, remaining first in the NL East by 5½ games as they start a series at the Mets.

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