Austin Riley

Austin Riley underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation in his left side.

Fantasy Impact

Riley should avoid the injured list and the team is considering day-to-day. Fantasy managers should expect Riley to miss a game or two as the Braves exercise caution with their slugging third baseman.

Austin Riley (side) is missing from the lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Chicago Cubs Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Riley will take a seat on the bench after exiting Sunday night’s contest with the injury, with Zack Short filling in at third base and batting ninth for manager Brian Snitker against the Cubs Monday.

Austin Riley was removed from Sunday’s game with left side tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Riley stated after the game that he is not overly concerned and that he considers himself day-to-day. The 26-year-old could miss a few games in the Braves’ upcoming series with the Cubs.

Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the Braves' 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the defeat, Riley's performance was a bright spot, showcasing his power with a solo home run that contributed to his season tally. This season, Riley has been struggling with a modest .242 batting average and a high strikeout rate of 24.8%, but his ability to hit for power remains evident. His wOBA of .316 indicates that he is still producing at a reasonable level, but fantasy managers should be cautious due to his inconsistency at the plate. Moving forward, Riley remains a viable fantasy option, particularly in formats that value power, but expectations should be tempered given his current batting trends.

Austin Riley has failed to record a home run in his last 18 games.

Fantasy Impact

Riley did show signs of potentially breaking out of his early slump by walking off the Guardians with a single in the 10th inning Sunday. The 27-year-old is slashing .234/.311/.383 with two home runs, and 14 RBI in 107 at-bats this season. David O’Brien of the Atheltic notes that Riley is currently in the 90th percentile in barrel rate, which is consistent with his numbers over the last two seasons.