Austin Riley

Austin Riley went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in the Braves' 11-9 loss to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Adding a walk and an RBI to his performance, Riley showed signs of life at the plate in a season where he's struggled to maintain a consistent batting average. His season average sits at .234, which, combined with a modest power output of three homers, has left many fantasy managers wanting more. However, his ability to contribute across multiple categories in a single game highlights his potential upside. Riley's performance could be a sign of turning things around, but his high strikeout rate and low walk rate continue to be areas of concern. Managers should keep an eye on his performance in the coming weeks for signs of sustained improvement.

Austin Riley (side) is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley returns after missing 13 games with the side injury, batting second and starting at third base against the Nationals for manager Brian Snitker Monday.

Austin Riley is not in the Braves lineup on Sunday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Riley will miss his 13th straight game for Atlanta. The hope remains that he can return to the lineup on Monday.

Austin Riley is not in the Braves lineup on Saturday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Riley continues to target Monday as his return to the lineup.

Austin Riley is not expected to return to the Braves lineup until Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley is taking batting practice on Friday as the Braves remain cautious. Atlanta manager Brian Snit says he isn’t surprised Riley will end up missing two weeks. He said if they had needed somebody to ride the bench they would have put Riley on the injured list.