Braves lose third baseman Austin Riley to IL for 2nd time in 2 months with abdominal strain
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds as he sprints toward home plate during the bottom of the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in two months with a strained lower abdominal muscle on Monday.
Riley suffered the injury while tagging out Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz near home plate in the Braves’ 4-2 win on Sunday in the rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Riley also landed on the IL on July 12 with a strained abdomen. He returned on July 25.
The Braves recalled infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Jonathan Ornelas from Triple-A Gwinnett before opening a home series against Milwaukee on Monday night. The team optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Gwinnett following Sunday’s game.
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds at home plate during the bottom of the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates and coaches after the Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 to win the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Nick Allen #2 of the Atlanta Braves throws toward first during the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Raisel Iglesias #26 and Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves congratulate each other as the Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 to win the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves stretches for the ball as he makes the final out of 8th inning during the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Luis Mey #62 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by catcher Tyler Stephenson #37 after catching a pop bunt to ens the 5th inning during the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Eli White #36 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by Jurickson Profar #7 after hitting a home run during the 7th inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: A general view as players take the field during the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Brent Suter #31 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches to Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds playfully taps Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves on the head after an out during the 5th inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: The Atlanta Braves pose with the trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 to win the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MLB Speedway Classic: Atlanta Braves v Cincinnati Reds BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds as he sprints toward home plate during the bottom of the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Reds Braves Baseball Cincinnati Reds' Tyler Stephenson stands on first during the eighth inning of the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday's weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
APTOPIX Reds Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White holds the trophy after their win against the Cincinnati Reds I the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday's weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Reds Braves Baseball Fans gather for the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday's weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Reds Braves Baseball A fan poses before the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday's weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Reds Braves Baseball Fans gather for the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday's weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
