AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM
AUSTIN RILEY #27 - THIRD BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
19 HR •
56 RBI •
.256 AVG
19 HR
56 RBI
.256 AVG
Riley to miss 6-8 weeks with right hand fracture Austin Riley on Monday underwent an MRI exam that revealed a right hand fracture. He is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks. R...
To miss 6-8 weeks An MRI revealed Monday that Riley has a fractured right hand and will miss approximately six to eight weeks.
Impact Initial testing on Riley's hand after Sunday's HBP was inconclusive, but Monday's MRI revealed the third baseman is dealing with a fracture. The six-to-eight-week timeline all but guarantees Riley won't return before October, with Atlanta's final regular-season contest being exactly six weeks away from Sunday, when he sustained the injury. Atlanta currently holds the NL's third and final Wild Card spot, so there's a chance Riley could be back for postseason play. In the meantime, Luke Williams and Whit Merrifield should fill in at third base, though Nacho Alvarez could be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett once Riley hits the IL.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM
X-rays inconclusive Riley (hand) is set to undergo further evaluation after initial X-rays and testing were inconclusive Sunday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Riley was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch in his right hand. There should be a clearer timeline for his potential return to the lineup Monday.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Braves 3B Austin Riley leaves game after being hit by pitch on right hand
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning after being hit by a pitch in the right handAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits after HBP Riley was removed from Sunday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The third baseman initially stayed in to run the bases after being struck in the hand by a 97-mph sinker in the top of the first inning, but he was replaced in the field by Luke Williams for the bottom of the frame. Riley is likely headed for X-rays, leaving his availability up in the air heading into Tuesday's series opener versus the Phillies.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2
Michael Harris hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after missing nearly two months because of a hamstring injury, helping the Atlanta Braves rout the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on...AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants host Atlanta Braves, look to end home losing streak
The San Francisco Giants host the Atlanta Braves looking to break a three-game home losing streakAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves beat Giants in 10 innings again, 4-3
Travis d’Arnaud homered early and hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Atlanta Braves past the San Francisco Giants 4-3AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves play the Giants leading series 1-0
The Atlanta Braves play the San Francisco Giants with a 1-0 series leadAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks homer, double in loss Riley went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-8 loss to Colorado.
Impact Riley gave Atlanta a hot start with his first-inning homer and came around to score again on a Matt Olson double in the seventh. Riley is 7-for-23 (.304) with three homers and eight RBI over his last five contests. For the season, he's posted a .264/.330/.475 slash line with 18 homers, 55 RBI, 60 runs scored, 26 doubles and no stolen bases over 103 games. His power is still behind where it's been over the last three years, but it appears he's turning things around.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Belts 17th homer Riley went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact The third baseman got Atlanta on the board in the third inning by taking Frankie Montas deep, but his team was already in an 8-0 hole at that point. Riley has gone yard in back-to-back games, and over 18 contests since the All-Star break he's slashing .301/.346/.575 with five of his 17 homers on the season.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Braves visit the Rockies to start 3-game series
The Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on FridayAUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Jackson Chourio hits 2 home runs, Brewers win 16-7 to sweep the Braves
Milwaukee rookie Jackson Chourio hit two two-run home runs, part of a six-homer, 20-hit barrage by the Brewers as they swept the Atlanta Braves with a 16-7 victoryAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves host the Brewers on 4-game home slide
The Atlanta Braves are looking to stop their four-game home losing streak with a victory against the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three in loss Riley went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an RBI double, a walk and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Riley has gone 15-for-40 (.375) with three homers and 10 RBI over his last 10 games. He twice gave Atlanta the lead Wednesday, but Milwaukee was able to offer a response each time. For the season, Riley is up to a .264/.331/.467 slash line with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 56 runs scored, 25 doubles and no stolen bases over 99 games.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs 15th homer Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Marlins.
Impact The third baseman got Atlanta on the board by taking Max Meyer deep in the first inning. Riley is coming off a strong July that saw him slash .280/.324/.527 with five homers and 14 RBI in 24 games, but with only 15 long balls on the year, he'll need to stay hot down the stretch to reach 30 for a fourth straight season.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Orlando Arcia power the Braves past the Marlins, 4-2
Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit first-inning home runs, Orlando Arcia added a shot in the third and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday nightAUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Riley on Braves Heart and Hustle Award | 08/01/2024 Braves third baseman Austin Riley joins MLB Central to talk about his the Braves Heart and Hustle Award, the Braves' second half and more
AUGUST 1 • MLB.COM
Olson and d'Arnaud hit back-to-back homers twice in Braves' 6-2 victory over the Brewers
Matt Olson and Travis d’Arnaud hit back-to-back homers twice, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves seeking power surge from Soler as they continue adding players from 2021 championship team
Jorge Soler delivered one of the most memorable moments in Atlanta Braves history with his towering three-run homer that sparked a 2021 World Series-clinching victoryJULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley leads Braves against the Brewers after 4-hit game
The Atlanta Braves take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Austin Riley had four hits against the Brewers on TuesdayJULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up four hits in win Riley went 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Brewers.
Impact Riley has four multi-hit efforts and five hitless games over 10 contests since the All-Star break. This was his best of that span, though all four of his hits Tuesday were singles. The third baseman is batting .284 (25-for-88) over 23 games in July, lifting him up to a .259/.326/.452 slash line for the year. Riley has added 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 52 runs scored, 22 doubles and two triples across 92 contests. Barring a late surge, he'll miss the 30-homer mark for the first time since the abbreviated 2020 campaign.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up four hits in win Riley went 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Brewers.
Impact Riley has four multi-hit efforts and five hitless games over 10 contests since the All-Star break. This was his best of that span, though all four of his hits Tuesday were singles. The third baseman is batting .284 (25-for-88) over 23 games in July, lifting him up to a .259/.326/.452 slash line for the year. Riley has added 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 52 runs scored, 22 doubles and two triples across 92 contests. Barring a late surge, he'll miss the 30-homer mark for the first time since the abbreviated 2020 campaign.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
