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Ronald Acuña Jr. Begins Rehab Assignment as Spencer Strider Prepares for Simulated Game

The Braves' two stars take key steps in their recoveries, with Acuña playing in the Florida Complex League and Strider eyeing a potential MLB return after Wednesday's simulated game.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 31: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a grand slam home run against starting pitcher Lance Lynn #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Dodger Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Ronald Acuña Jr., recovering from ACL surgery, started a 20-day rehab assignment Tuesday with the Florida Complex League Braves, playing in the outfield and logging at-bats.
  • Spencer Strider, recovering from a hamstring strain, is set to throw 70–75 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, with a decision on his next steps to follow.
  • Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, has been out for nearly a year since tearing his left ACL on May 26, 2024, and is expected to return to the Braves' lineup by early June barring setbacks.
  • Strider, sidelined in April after one MLB start, may either proceed to a minor-league rehab stint or rejoin Atlanta's rotation directly next week, depending on Wednesday's evaluation.
  • The Braves, currently 19-21 and third in the NL East, are counting on the returns of Acuña and Strider to bolster their lineup and rotation as they aim to improve their standings.