The Atlanta Braves have been in need of a boost out the gates as they look to defend their World Series title, and that's exactly what is on the way for the club. Superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been injured since last season when he suffered a torn ACL, but his long-awaited return is growing rapidly closer. Acuna is clearly fired up to be getting back to business, and he took to Twitter to share a message that will have the entire city of Atlanta buzzing.
— Ronald Acuña Jr (@ronaldacunajr24) April 18, 2022
Words weren't really necessary with his message to Braves fans. Acuña is set to kick off his minor-league rehab assignment on Monday, meaning his return to the MLB club is officially within sight. Fans better have their calendars marked for May 6, because as of now, that's the target date for Acuna's 2022 season debut.
Braves fans haven't seen the two-time All-Star on the field since July of 2021, when he suffered a torn ACL while trying to make a defensive play out in center field. Nine months later, Acuna is finally set to return to the field, though he'll require a short stay in the minors before making his return to the big leagues. Tentatively, Acuna is slated to make his 2022 MLB debut against the Brewers on May 6, which would mark the start of a nine-game homestand for the team, giving him plenty of time to get back to mashing in front of his ever-adoring fans.
With Acuna sidelined, the Braves have rolled out to a 5-6 start to the year, but they will look to show their full force when their superstar outfielder is back in the fold.
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