Former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to make his season debut for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. The Braves announced after Thursday night's loss to Washington that Acuña will make his return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him for nearly one year when Atlanta opens a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres.

Ronald Acuña Jr. will make his return to the field on Friday after nearly a full year off the field, the Atlanta Braves announced Thursday night.

The return of Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. will happen on Friday, the team announced after Thursday's loss in D.C.  The return will happen at home, as the Braves host the Padres at 7:15 p.m. ET.