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Ronald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles

Acuña’s hamstring keeps him out of the Braves’ opener, forcing a rare Mateo start and sparking a scramble over his return date

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📍 Aftermath

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Braves after a 6-week absence due to a left hamstring strain. He was reinstated and placed back in the leadoff spot as the Braves visited the Mets, although the team suffered a bad loss. The story quieted after his return was announced and he was activated from the IL.

Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Where it stands

Acuña’s sidelining stems from a left hamstring strain that has kept him on the injured list for nearly seven weeks. Reports diverge on when the Braves might see Acuña back in action.

Battery Power echoed the Monday timeline, creating a split in the projected timeline and leaving the exact date of his reintegration uncertain. The next piece of the puzzle is the Braves’ decision on Acuña’s role once cleared.

Details on his leadoff placement, innings limits, and how his return will affect the NL East‑leading club’s early performance remain undisclosed. Until an official roster move is announced, the timing and scope of his comeback stay open.

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Answered

Why did Jorge Mateo start in the Braves’ opening game?

Mateo was placed in the lineup because Ronald Acuña Jr. remained on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, leaving the team without its regular outfielder.

When could Ronald Acuña Jr. return to play?

Sources differ: ESPN mentioned a possible Friday appearance, CBS Sports noted a Sunday possibility, while MLB Trade Rumors and MLB.com reported activation on Monday.

What is the status of Acuña’s rehabilitation?

NBC Sports reported that the hamstring injury will stay under rehab supervision, and MLB.com confirmed he is on a rehab assignment, with no final clearance announced yet.

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