Austin Riley

Austin Riley continued solidifying his position as the premier power-hitting third baseman in the National League during the 2023 season. He finished with a .281 batting average with 37 home runs and 97 RBIs. His slugging percentage stood at .516, contributing to an OPS of .861. Riley scored 27 more runs than the year before due to being in such a potent lineup. He doesn't walk much and strikes out more than we'd like. But Riley's ability to consistently hit for power while maintaining a reasonable batting average makes him a valuable asset in fantasy baseball, especially considering his position at third base.

Austin Riley (hand) will not return this season

Austin Riley (hand) will not return this season.

Fantasy Impact

Riley underwent a CT scan Monday that revealed there was not enough healing in his hand for him to return this season. Gio Urshela will likely remain the primary third baseman for the Braves for the remainder of the season.