Star Players Return as MLB Season Turns | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

The MLB season is heating up with a wave of star returns set to shake up the playoff race—Max Fried, Jose Ramirez, and Ronald Acuña Jr. are all poised to come back by late July, potentially turning tides for their teams. Acuña’s return could resurrect the Braves’ outfield, Ramirez might spark the Guardians’ offense, and even the Mets could cash in on Clay Holmes. Young arms like AJ Smith-Shawver and Jackson Jobe are also on the rise after Tommy John surgery. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are gearing up with Edwin Diaz and Blake Snell expected back soon—adding firepower to a already formidable roster…