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See the full story · 2 sourcesCINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 30: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 30, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Getty
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 5: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a successful ABS Challenge during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
As the Atlanta Braves wrap up their series with the Baltimore Orioles, the Braves fan base is wondering when Ronald Acuña Jr. will return to the everyday lineup.
Ronald himself made it very clear on Saturday that he is ready to return by saying:
“I’m feeling much better, way better than before…..Ready to go.”
There’s a strong chance that he will be activated on Monday for the Braves series against the New York Mets (on the road). And the latest lineup decision ahead of the Gwinnett Stripers’ Sunday contest may reveal that return being very imminent.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Absent from Stripers Lineup on Sunday
Getty ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 5: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a successful ABS Challenge during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves are currently (at the time of me typing this) still playing in their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, but there’s a strong chance that after the game, manager Walt Weiss will announce that Ronald Acuña Jr. is rejoining the team on Monday. This story will be updated if so.
However, when the Gwinnett Stripers revealed their lineup for 7/26’s contest vs. the Iowa Cubs , Acuña Jr. is notably not in it, which inadvertently reveals he could be done playing minor league games.
Happy first day of Shark Week to all who celebrate. Letâs have ourselves a day
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— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) July 26, 2026
Braves reporter Barrett Salle then wrote: “Ronald Acuña Jr. is not in the Stripers lineup today. Is that a sign?!?!?!”
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