Braves’ manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Friday that Ronald Acuña Jr. will start in right field on Friday and Saturday and then may get a day off to rest on Sunday as they ease him back into action.
Snitker also said that on days that Acuña isn’t in the lineup he will be available to hit, but then he’ll likely be pinch run for if he gets on base. Eventually, Snitker noted that they’ll leave it up to the 27-year-old superstar to let them know when he needs to rest. Even if he only plays in two games over the weekend, fantasy managers are going to want to get Acuña in lineups for his season debut on Friday night.