Overview

• Austin Riley is on the 10-day injured list for the second time in less than a month with a lower abdominal strain.
• Riley traveled to Philadelphia to see Dr. William Meyers, a noted core muscle expert, for evaluation of recurring soreness that reporters say could be a sports hernia.
• Manager Brian Snitker said Riley’s planned workouts did not go well, noting lingering discomfort in running drills and concern about re-injury on diving plays.
• The Braves have five starting pitchers on the 60-day injured list, and Snitker recently said three pitchers are likely done for the season.
• Ronald Acuña Jr. remains out with a lower right calf strain for at least a couple more weeks, further dimming Atlanta’s late-season outlook and reinforcing caution with Riley’s return.