As Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his way back to Atlanta from his rehab stint, the rise in fan excitement is palpable. When a franchise player returns, the energy rises. Ticket sales increase, buzz grows, and there’s a certain electricity throughout the stadium.

Tuesday was a big day in the world of the Atlanta Braves — before the team finally reached .500 for the first time since Opening Day, there were reports that Ronald Acuña Jr. was set to begin a rehab assignment.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in the Florida Complex League. It marked his first game May 26, 2024, when he tore his ACL. In his third at-bat of the night, he went deep.