Austin Riley

The Braves transferred 3B Austin Riley from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a roster spot for Atlanta. Riley was already out for the season.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley underwent season-ending core surgery on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley visited a core specialist on Wednesday and underwent season-ending surgery one day later. He is expected to be healthy for spring training in 2026. The 28-year-old hit .260 with 16 home runs in an injury-shortened 102 games this season.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley is in Philadelphia to visit a sports hernia specialist on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley recently felt pain in his injured abdomen while running the bases and will see a specialist to determine the next steps. The 28-year-old has hit .260 with 16 home runs and a .737 OPS across 102 games this season.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley felt pain in his strained abdominal muscle when running on the bases Sunday, according to manager Brian Snitker.

Fantasy Impact

Riley has been out since Aug. 2, and it appears the slugger isn't on the cusp of a return. The 28-year-old has hit .260 with 16 home runs and a .737 OPS across 102 games this season.

Austin Riley ran the bases, took ground balls and hit during batting practice on the field for a second straight day on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley participated in baseball activities for a second straight day on Saturday and is scheduled to do so again on Sunday. The Atlanta Braves will then evaluate him for a potential activation from the injured list on Monday.