​Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.Ronald Acuña Jr. is currently on a rehab assignment after going on the injured list for the second time this season.The 2023 National League MVP is one of the best players in baseball, but has battled injuries this season. Just as he was getting on a roll, he strained his left hamstring for the second time this year. His rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A on Friday, and his return is nearing. Walt Weiss did not rule out Acuña returning before Thursday.“I won’t rule it out, but they’ve got his schedule mapped out for him.” Weiss said, per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. “Those things can change based on how he’s feeling and performing and all and all that. So, man, I hope so. I mean, I’ll raise my hand for that.”Do you have a take to get off your chest? Do you want to engage in a growing Braves community? Comment on our content alongside staff and fans alike!Acuña is hitting .251 with a .793 OPS on the season. In his last 19 games, he had a .893 OPS and five home runs. The Braves have one of the best records in the National League, but the Philadelphia Phillies are right on their tail in the National League East.Getting Acuña back could help the Braves start to pull away again. The National League will be tough to win this year, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Phillies all looking like serious contenders. However, Acuña is the type of player who can completely change the outlook of a season if he gets hot.More MLB: How Did Max Fried Do In His First Rehab Start?