The return of the former MVP comes at the expense of an All-Star whose performance at the plate was in decline.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been activated from the injured list by the Atlanta Braves, almost one year after he tore the ACL in his left knee.

The Atlanta Braves are getting their superstar outfielder, Ronald Acuña Jr., back on Friday, after a lengthy rehab that took nearly a year. Acuña suffered a torn ACL last season that required surgery. Acuña was rehabbing with Triple-A Gwinnett before being scratched on Thursday night with the indication that he would be activated Friday.