1 day ago · When will Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider return? ... Sale’s performance during Spring Training won’t determine whether he has a legit shot at winning a second straight National League Cy Young Award. The revitalized lefty has already shown he is still elite when healthy. But his ability to make normal preparations should increase ...

Mar 14, 2024 · NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves’ spring training lineup on Thursday, two weeks before opening day. Acuña batted leadoff and filled the designated hitter spot against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Feb 14, 2023 · How excited? Well, Acuña is one of the many Braves position players who have reported to Spring Training a week before the team’s first full-squad workout. He showed his raw power as he took batting practice with Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies on Tuesday morning at CoolToday Park.

Mar 14, 2024 · Acuña returned to the leadoff spot as the Braves welcomed the Rays to CoolToday Park on Thursday. The reigning National League Most Valuable Player hadn’t played a game since feeling some right knee discomfort during a Feb. 29 game against the Twins.

Jan 14, 2025 · Seeing him out there and tearing the cover off the ball makes for a nice positive update in the meantime as Spring Training approaches. Acuña has been recovering from his second ACL tear that...

Feb 3, 2025 · Acuña is still expected to have a full Spring Training regardless of his status for the start of the regular season. His recovery pitcher counterpart, Spencer Strider, is expected to have a...

Feb 16, 2024 · Reigning National League Most Valuable Player Ronald Acuña Jr reported to spring training today, ahead of Monday's mandatory reporting deadline for position players, and mentioned his...

6 days ago · Ronald Acuña Jr. is among the many Braves looking to bounce back from an injury-marred season. ... ATLANTA — Half of the 56 players reporting to Atlanta Braves spring training next week will be ...

Feb 24, 2024 · Obviously, one of the talking points of Braves Spring Training has been Ronald Acuña Jr., though. The reigning MVP became the first player in history to hit 40 or more homers (41) and steal 70 or more bases (73) in the same season en route to a unanimous selection to the league’s top award.

Mar 25, 2023 · Ronald Acuña Jr. puts on a spring training show as Braves sweep split squad games With the regular season rapidly approaching, Atlanta's superstar outfielder looked stunning — both at the plate and on the base paths.