Braves roster moves and injury returns

The Atlanta Braves are managing multiple roster changes including the activation of Ronald Acuña Jr. from a hamstring injury, the return of pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver after 14 months recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the designation for assignment of pitcher Elieser Hernández due to roster constraints.

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