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Braves Activate Ronald Acuña Jr. and Outright Sandy León

His Cleveland return after a 15-day calf layoff forces the Braves to choose between a late-season boost or protecting his long-term health.

Jul 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Jul 21, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the dugout against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The club officially reinstated Acuña from the 10-day injured list and sent catcher Sandy León outright to Triple-A Gwinnett to open a roster spot.
  • Acuña missed roughly 15 days with a Grade 1 right calf strain but passed all running and drill evaluations before rejoining the team in Cleveland.
  • This marks his second IL stint of 2025 after finishing rehabilitation from a torn left ACL, limiting him to 55 games in a stop-start season.
  • Through 238 plate appearances this year, Acuña has slashed .306/.429/.577 with 14 home runs and posted a 178 wRC+.
  • Atlanta’s 53-68 record and 16-game deficit in the NL East sharpen the debate over activating him late in a lost season versus preserving his health for 2026.