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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 29: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout prior to facing the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves will start a series with the Boston Red Sox (at Truist Park) in Georgia.
The Braves are coming off a series (also at home) where they took two out of three from the Chicago Cubs.
UPDATE: The Braves won Friday’s game 3-2.
Update On Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr.
GettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves works out in the batting cage prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahead of Friday’s game, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported the latest update on Ronald Acuña Jr.
He has been out since May 2.
Bowman wrote: “Ronald Acuña Jr. taking BP today. Walt Weiss said Acuña likely won’t be activated until he can play the outfield. My guess is they’ll wait until next Friday.”
Ronald Acuña Jr. taking BP today. Walt Weiss said Acuña likely won’t be activated until he can play the outfield. My guess is they’ll wait until next Friday.
Before the injury, Acuña Jr. had been batting .252 with 32 hits, two home runs, nine RBI’s, 17 runs and seven stolen bases in 34 games.
He is in his ninth MLB season (all with the Braves).
MLB Fans React To Latest Update
GettyRonald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@gatorbait_96: “Let’s hope he tweeks some things hitting while he’s off. Very average so far.”
@kastlwolf16: “Would love to see Acuna get traded for bunch of prospects”
@The_Original_X: “Don’t even walk into that cursed stadium in Miami, Ronald!”
@sportz_nutt51: “We may not see Acuna until later next week. Be mindful for lineups.”
@jp10152333: “This guy is made of glass”
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are off to an incredible start to the 2026 MLB season with a 30-14 record in 44 games.
They have gone 14-7 in 21 games at Truist Park.
After their three games with the Red Sox, the Braves will visit the Miami Marlins on Monday.
Bowman wrote (on May 14): “The Braves are giving Elder an extra day of rest this time around. Probables vs. Red Sox: Strider (Friday), Elder (Saturday), Holmes (Sunday)”
GettyManager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks out from the dugout during a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Braves are coming off a season where they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
They most recently won the World Series in 2021.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar