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From 40/70 to 40/30? Ronald Acuna Jr. says he'll be more careful on the basepaths this season -- but no one believes him

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Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his left knee ligaments in May after tearing his ACL in May .

The 27-year-old has only been fully healthy for two of his seven seasons in the major leagues.

He is expected to return to the Braves ' lineup in May , but there's no artificial restrictions on his return.

He'll play his customary position of right field, as opposed to getting rest days at designated hitter.

Ronald Acuña will return to the Braves ' lineup after nine-and-a-half months of rehab.

He has been taking at-bats against Braves pitchers to hone in on his timing.

"He just looks like himself," Braves center fielder Michael Harris II says.

The reality of playing actual baseball games again has noticeably lifted his spirits.

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