
Austin Riley
3B - ATL
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Austin Riley (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Lowe-A Rome Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Riley went through normal pregame activities Wednesday. He will begin his rehab assignment Friday as the team’s designated hitter. Riley is on track to return to the Braves when the rosters expand in September.
Austin Riley (knee) will not require surgery and hopes to begin playing in minor-league games in two weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Riley met with Dr. James Andrews earlier this week for a second opinion for his partially torn LCL and received excellent news. He does not require surgery, if everything goes smoothly could join the big league roster at some point in September.
Austin Riley has a partially torn LCL and will get a second opinion from Dr. Andrews on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Riley was already placed on the injured list, and he suffered the injury while working out in the weight room earlier this week. With a surgery decision looming, it is uncertain if Riley has played in his last game of the season. Riley is slashing .242/.294/.504 with 17 home runs, 45 RBI and 38 runs scored in 255 plate appearances.
Austin Riley Riley (knee) will visit Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Riley was already placed on the injured list with a right knee ligament injury. He suffered the injury while working out in the weight room earlier this week. A visit with Dr. Andrews is never a good sign, it typically means surgery is a likelihood.
The Braves are placing Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a knee ligament injury.
Fantasy Impact
Riley suffered the injury during a workout on Tuesday. The young outfielder got off to a torrid start this season but has struggled badly as of late. The severity of the injury is not yet known.

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