Ronald Acuna Jr. has been cleared to increase his activity and begin progressing toward a rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

This is an encouraging update for Acuna as he moves closer to returning. While there's no official timetable, he appears on track for a potential return within the next month. Fantasy managers should continue to stash him with optimism, as a return to the Atlanta Braves' lineup in May looks increasingly likely.

Ronald Acuna Jr. will travel to LA early next week with the hope to be cleared.

Fantasy Impact

Acuna is hopeful to be cleared to do things like cutting, stopping and starting and all outfield activities. If he is cleared by doctors, a more clear timetable for his return should be provided.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is scheduled to meet with doctors in Los Angeles in the coming days.

Fantasy Impact

If all goes well, Acuna could soon begin a running program. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Atlanta placed Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) on the 10-day IL Tuesday, retroactive to March 24, per team updates, as he rehabs from ACL surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Acuña’s ACL recovery, targeting early to mid-May, lands him on the IL Tuesday after spring baseball activities sans game clearance, with a rehab stint to clarify his 2025 debut. Fantasy managers in all leagues should stash him, banking on his elite skills for a massive return to Atlanta’s lineup once he’s fully back midseason.

Ronald Acuña Jr., recovering from his second ACL surgery, prefers staying healthy over chasing steals, saying, “I’d rather steal 30 and play a whole year as opposed to stealing 70, injuring myself and missing a whole year,” per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Acuña’s focus on health over high steal totals, post-ACL repair, signals a cautious return. His “30 versus 70” stance suggests durability trumps risk. Fantasy managers can bank on steady play if he avoids setbacks, boosting his lineup value.