He’s back. After missing a little more than two weeks due to a Grade 1 right calf strain, Ronald Acuña Jr. was reinstated from the injured list prior to the Braves' game against the Guardians on Friday night.

Nolan McLean will make his highly anticipated debut Saturday afternoon against the Mariners as New York DFA'd Paul Blackburn to make room for the 24-year-old. Mendoza discussed his philosophy for managing a pitcher in their debut, saying you need to be able to adjust in hopes they "finish on a positive note."

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker detailed when right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will return from the injured list and provided updates for starter Chris Sale and others prior to the team's series finale against the New York Mets on Thursday.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hobbled across the clubhouse with the assistance of a walking boot after Tuesday’s 9-6 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, and then held back tears as he explained why he was headed to the injured list.

The Atlanta Braves activated superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list, the team announced Friday.Acuña will start in right field and bat fourth versus the Cleveland Guardians.

The Atlanta Braves get their superstar back in the lineup ahead of their series with the Guardians and send down a catcher to make room

Meanwhile, Cleveland made some meaningful changes to their lineup, starting in the second spot, as Daniel Schneemann is replaced by Angel Martinez. David Fry takes over at DH and bats cleanup, while Bo Naylor joins the lineup at catcher.