MLB odds: How Ronald Acuña's return impacts Braves' World Series chances

Ronald Acuña returned to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday after a six-month injury layoff. He played six games for Triple-A Gwinnett and was in the starting line-up against the Cubs. Acaña received a standing ovation from the 41,000 fans. The team is aiming to repeat as World Series champions. The last time the team won the World series, Acuaña was injured. It was the first time in 27 years that the Braves won a World Championship.

Ronald Acuña's return to the lineup gives the Braves +1200 odds to repeat as World Series champions. Juan Soto is second in the odds with +800 to win another MVP trophy.

Ronald Acuña was injured in Miami. He was on pace for 47 home runs, 103 RBI, and 34 stolen bases in 2021. The Braves won the World Series without him. Kyle Wright is a star pitcher who has been very good this season. Matt Olson is the replacement for Freddie Freeman at first base. He has a .948 OPS. His OPS is 80 points higher than Freeman's. In 20 games in a Braves uniform, Olson’s .895 OPS was 80 more than Freddie's with the Dodgers. Ian Anderson is an ideal option behind Max Fried and Ian Fried. They are trying to repeat as World Champions.