Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Home Run in Braves First Rehab Game
3 minute readPublished: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:41 am
Ronald Acuña Jr. Homers in Rehab Game, Braves Fans Rejoice
Braves fans, get ready! Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is making a triumphant return, hitting a home run in his first rehab game since suffering a season-ending ACL injury last May. Playing with the Braves Florida Complex League team on Tuesday, Acuña Jr. went 1-for-3, with his highlight being a solo homer that soared over the center field wall.
The 2023 National League MVP showed no signs of slowing down, celebrating his fifth-inning blast with a relaxed jog around the bases and enthusiastic high-fives. This game marked a significant milestone in Acuña Jr.'s recovery from the ACL tear he sustained in Pittsburgh last year.
Acuña Jr. played three plate appearances before exiting the game in the seventh inning. The Braves are carefully managing his workload, gradually increasing his playing time as he progresses through his rehab. While he's limited to a 20-day rehab stint, the expectation is that he'll be back in the Braves lineup well before that, potentially by the end of the month.
The Braves, currently with a 21-21 record, are eager to welcome back their star player. Acuña Jr. will continue his rehab at the North Port, Florida, facility before potentially joining a minor league team for further games. His return promises a much-needed boost to the team as they look to improve their standing in the National League.
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