The Atlanta Braves are struggling in the early part of the 2025 MLB season, hovering near a .500 record. They started the season with seven consecutive losses, compounded by the recent suspension of Jurickson Profar for PED use. Key pitchers Spencer Strider and Reynaldo Lopez are sidelined due to injuries, leaving the team in a tough spot. In the midst of this turmoil, franchise star Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to make his return after recovering from a torn ACL.

Acuña Jr., who was named the 2023 NL MVP, has been a standout player since his debut in 2018, boasting impressive stats. He recently hit a home run during his first rehab start, showing signs of a strong return. The Braves are eagerly awaiting his integration back into the lineup as they look to turn their season around.