Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves on Friday after nearly a year sidelined due to an ACL injury. He hit a home run on his first pitch against the Padres, celebrating with a move inspired by NBA player Ja Morant. Despite his impressive comeback, the Braves lost 2-1. Acuña has dealt with multiple ACL injuries in his career but was named the 2023 NL MVP. Both Braves manager and teammates expressed their excitement about his return and the energy he brings to the team.
Teammate Austin Riley expressed excitement about Acuña's return, stating, 'It's huge; the talent and energy he brings to the team is unmatched.'
Braves manager Brian Snitker highlighted Acuña's impact on the team, saying, 'He’s one of those players that you better not go get a beer or whatever because you might miss something really cool.'
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