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Braves’ Austin Riley Has Season-Ending Core Surgery in Philadelphia

The Braves expect the third baseman to be ready for Spring Training 2026 following surgery by Dr. William Meyers.

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Aug 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) throws to first for an out in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team confirmed Thursday that Riley underwent core-injury (sports hernia) repair in Philadelphia and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
  • The abdominal issue began with discomfort on July 11 and was re-aggravated Aug. 2 on a diving tag attempt on the Reds’ Elly De La Cruz during the Speedway Classic.
  • Nacho Alvarez Jr. will handle third base for the rest of the season as Brian Snitker evaluates his role, with the rookie praised for his defense.
  • Atlanta reshaped its roster by claiming Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Marlins, adding Jake Fraley, optioning Dane Dunning and Connor Seabold, recalling Dylan Dodd, and placing Luke Williams on the IL with a strained oblique.
  • Riley finishes 2025 with a .260/.309/.428 line and 16 home runs over 102 games, marking a second straight year ended by injury for a club that sits 58-69 with extensive absences.