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Austin Riley Exits Speedway Classic With Abdominal Pain, Faces Possible IL Return

The team is evaluating Riley’s recovery to avoid a return to the IL that would deepen its roster challenges.

Overview

  • Riley left after diving to tag Elly De La Cruz in the first inning at Bristol Motor Speedway and was replaced by Luke Williams in the third inning.
  • He previously missed nearly two weeks in mid-July with a lower abdominal strain that sidelined him from July 12–25.
  • If Riley lands back on the injured list, the Braves could promote No. 3 prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • The 28-year-old is slashing .260/.309 with 16 home runs over 415 at-bats in 101 games this season.
  • Atlanta is already shorthanded with five pitchers on the 60-day IL and Ronald Acuña Jr. sidelined for weeks by a lower right calf strain.