Austin Riley hit the 10-day IL with an abdominal strain, as Nacho Alvarez replaces him. Former Atlanta top prospect Joey Wentz also joined the team in place of Nathan Wiles. One of Atlanta’s top prospects, JR Ritchie started the NL Futures game and impressed, striking out two in his one inning of work.

They absorbed another injury hit Friday when third baseman Austin Riley suffered a strained right abdomen that landed him on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The Braves also will go into the break with back-to-back bullpen games due to the depletion of their starting rotation.

The Atlanta Braves are looking like longshots to make the postseason. They have plenty of stars who could draw interest at the trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves lose their star third baseman, but have an answer to that loss; their starting pitching options for the weekend head back into question

After having one of the worst months of his career in June, Austin Riley has looked more like himself in June for the Atlanta Braves.

An MLB insider has revealed the Atlanta Braves have made the final decision on the potential future of a star pitcher ahead of the trade deadline.