Ronald Acuña Jr., the Atlanta Braves’ electrifying outfielder, is on the comeback trail once again. As fans eagerly await his return, recent glimpses into his rehab process have surfaced. A notable update came courtesy of 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley, who shared a photo of Acuña working through lunges in the Braves’ training room.
While the image appears to have originated from Acuña’s personal social media, likely an Instagram story, it has since been removed. But the important takeaway? Acuña is grinding his way back to full strength, laser-focused on making his return in the 2025 season.
This marks the second time in four years that Acuña has had to overcome the daunting recovery from an ACL tear, having now suffered this injury in both knees. The most recent tear, which sidelined him in May, forced him to miss nearly another full season—a devastating blow for both him and the Braves.
While no exact timeline has been set for his return, it’s clear why the team and Acuña are taking a cautious approach. It is no small hurdle to come back from two knee surgerirs. His career hinges on how they manage his comeback.