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Braves make decision on Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Atlanta Braves got a big boost to their roster ahead of their series against the Miami Marlins.

Atlanta is set to begin a four-game road series against the Marlins on Monday. Ahead of the series opener, the Braves announced the team has activated star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list.

“The Braves today reinstated OF Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list and placed INF Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list, backdated to May 16, with a strained right forearm,” the Braves wrote on X.

Acuna being back is huge news to the Braves as he’s a key part of their offense. However, despite being activated off the IL, Acuna won’t be in the lineup on Monday for the series opener.

Instead, Atlanta’s lineup is as follows:

• D. Baldwin C
• O. Albies 2B
• M. Olson 1B
• A. Riley 3B
• M. Harris II CF
• M. Dubón LF
• D. Smith DH
• H. Kim SS
• M. Yastrzemski RF

Pregame, Braves manager Walt Weiss said Acuna is day-to-day but might not be activated until Friday to keep him off the turf in Miami.

“A pregame update from Walt Weiss who says Ronald Acuña Jr. is “day-to-day” at this point. Weiss said it’s not out of the question Acuña plays in Miami, but the loanDepot Park turf is also a factor in maybe waiting to bring him back Friday at Truist Park,” Braves reporter Chad Bishop wrote on X.

Yet, just minutes later, Braves decided to activate the star hitter who’s now available off the bench.

Acuna is available off the bench in Monday’s game now.

More to come.