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Ronald Acuña Jr. hits grand slam in rehab game for Atlanta

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam during his third rehabilitation game as he works to return from injury.
  • The Atlanta Braves outfielder is recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained in early June.
  • He could be activated from the injured list as early as the weekend of July 18-19.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. connected for a grand slam during his third rehabilitation game, a significant step as he works his way back from injury. Playing in Florida, Acuña Jr. also drew two walks in the game, reaching base three times.

Acuña Jr. has been on the injured list since early June with a left hamstring injury. He is reportedly nearing a return and could be activated by the team as early as the weekend of July 18-19, shortly after the All-Star break.

Before being sent to Florida for his rehab assignment, Acuña Jr. had been training with his teammates. He participated in batting practice sessions leading up to the All-Star Game. This grand slam marks a positive development in his recovery process.

This is Acuña Jr.'s second stint on the injured list this season. He previously suffered a left hamstring strain in early May during a game against the Colorado Rockies. His return will be a boost for the Braves as they continue their season.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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