Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing a return from a left hamstring strain and could be activated for this weekend series in Baltimore or as soon as Friday, after a rehab path through Triple-A Gwinnett and ongoing timing evaluations. Braves manager Walt Weiss emphasizes that Acuña’s health is the key factor, and his presence atop the lineup would shift roles for teammates like Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. The Braves have shown offense rebound since the All-Star break, with Acuña’s return expected to boost their push in the tight NL East race toward a postseason run. Separately, Edwin Diaz’s return to the Dodgers remains on a set schedule, with back-to-back rehab appearances and likely activation timing tied to continued progress, targeting a return to Citi Field after elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. The broader context includes ongoing lineup evaluations and trade-deadline considerations as clubs balance health and performance. In related notes, fantasy baseball updates spotlight injuries and rotations as teams plan for the stretch run.