CLEVELAND -- Atlanta star Ronald Acuna Jr. was activated Friday night before the Braves' series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. The 2023 NL MVP had been on the 10-day injured list since July 30 because of a strained right calf, missing 15 games. He was in the starting lineup in right field and batted third against left-hander Joey Cantillo.

The Atlanta Braves are in Cleveland on Friday night to open a road series against the Guardians after taking two of three from their NL East rival New York Mets, improving to 53-68 but still sitting well outside the playoff picture.

August 15 - The Atlanta Braves activated All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He landed on the IL with a right calf strain on July 30, the day after exiting early in a 9-6 loss at Kansas City.