Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday
Ronald Acuna appears well on his way to returning to Atlanta, which is good timing with Alex Verdugo and Eli White coming back to earth some. Ronald seems like he could be a week or two away, after moving up to Gwinnett starting Thursday. This team really needs it now, as the corner outfield has become a problem again and Ronald is not just any corner outfielder. He’s one of the top players in the world and also the engine of the team. He brings that swag and energy that the team has seemed to be missing. He’s also just the best to watch and I can’t wait to have him on our TVs every night again.
Braves News
Alex Verdugo has turned back into what we thought he was after a torrid start to his Atlanta career.
Ronald Acuna is now a stone’s throw away from a return to Atlanta, as he will be joining Gwinnett on his rehab assignment today.
A bullpen collapse led to a late 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday, leaving a series win on the table for Thursday if the Braves can win it to get back to .500.
MLB News
The Guardians have hired former Cy Young winner Corey Kluber as a special pitching assistant for the organization he was so good for.
The Red Sox placed Tanner Houck on the 15-day IL with a flexor pronator strain.
Angels’ flamethrowing reliever Ben Joyce had season ending shoulder surgery after being put in the IL for what was initially believed to be a minor issue.