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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. watches the ball on his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. watches the ball on his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By Times Free Press Staff July 28, 2026 5 min read

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Deals to be done

So the Braves got Ronald Acuña back Monday.

Fat lot of good it did as the Braves got shelled 14-3 by the dismal Mets.

First, getting Acuña back on the field is much needed.