Ronald Acuña Jr. marked his return to the Atlanta Braves by hitting a 467-foot home run on his first pitch back, following a year-long recovery from a torn ACL. Acuña expressed his excitement, stating he couldn't sleep ahead of his return. Manager Brian Snitker emphasized Acuña's impact on the team, suggesting he revitalizes both fans and teammates. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, previously underwent surgery for his injury but demonstrated readiness by performing well during a minor league rehab assignment, noting he needed patience in his recovery process.
"He's one of those players that you better not go get a beer or whatever, because you might miss something really cool, you know?"
"Patience. The patience, for sure. ... I just think I'm in a much better place."
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