It sure looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. is back to his all-world self and that is huge news for the Braves. Outside of the obvious massive upgrade in talent on offense, that also balances out the lineup that has been very left-handed heavy in his absence and with Austin Riley floundering. As we enter the stretch run and the playoffs, Acuna bringing a huge bat back to the lineup and protecting some of his left-handed teammates from being vulnerable to endless left-handed bullpen options makes Atlanta that much more secure in the division, that much more likely to secure a first round bye, and that much more dangerous in October.
Braves News
The Braves lost a coin flip game in the Bronx, sealing the first series loss since before the All-Star break.
MLB News
The Cubs activated trade deadline prize from the Mets Clay Holmes off the 60-day IL.
Former Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to be activated off the IL this week for the Dodgers.
Aaron Nola left his start early with a leg contusion, but x-rays were negative.
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