Several key players will be absent when the Atlanta Braves take the field for Opening Day. Fans are eagerly awaiting the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., both of whom are expected to miss at least the first month of the 2025 season as they recover from significant injuries.

Despite this, both players have shown impressive progress in their recovery this spring and appear to be in good health. Strider is expected to make his return in May, while Acuña was initially anticipated to come back in the latter part of the same month.