The dominant return of Ronald Acuna Jr. during Friday's Braves-Padres game was unfortunately overshadowed by one of the most embarrassing base-running blunders you'll see this season. In the bottom of the ninth when Atlanta was down 2-1,

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run in his season debut to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night and end their six-game losing streak.

The Braves showed no mercy on struggling shortstop Orlando Arcia. After reinstating Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list on Friday, the Braves designated Arcia for assignment to make room for the star outfielder. Arcia, 30, has been ice cold to start the 2025 season, batting just .194 with a .445 OPS through 14 games.

Former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to make his season debut and first appearance since May of last season and hopes to provide a spark to the Braves lineup.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Luis Sangel Arráez on Friday, May 23, 2025, as the San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves.

Braves outfielder Eli White tried to explain what he was thinking when he returned to second base instead of advancing to third on an Ozzie Albies single in the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Padres on Friday night at Truist Park.

Chipper Jones and The Big Three are among the Braves who bring Cooperstown credentials to this star-studded squad.

MLB rumors are heating up around shortstop for the Atlanta Braves again as the team made a final decision with shortstop Orlando Arcia.