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Braves Place Austin Riley on 10-Day Injured List After Recurring Abdominal Strain

Atlanta plans to recall top prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. to bolster its lineup as multiple starters remain sidelined

Aug 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) prepares for the pitch in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Aug 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 31, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Braves officially placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a lower abdominal strain that flared during Sunday’s Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.
  • Riley’s latest setback came after a diving play and subsequent return from a July 12–25 IL stint, prompting manager Brian Snitker to warn the 28-year-old he could miss the rest of the season if the injury worsens.
  • To fill the vacancy at third base, Atlanta recalled infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Jonathan Ornelas from Triple-A Gwinnett, also optioning outfielder Jarred Kelenic back to the minors.
  • This move is the latest in a season-long roster adaptation strategy as the Braves deal with a health crisis that includes five starter pitchers on the 60-day IL and Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day IL.
  • Through 101 games this season Riley was batting .260 with 16 home runs and 54 RBIs, leaving a significant hole in the middle of Atlanta’s lineup during his absence.