Braves Announce Austin Riley News After Leaving Reds Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Aug 3, 2025 3:05 PM ET

The Atlanta Braves resumed their “Speedway Classic” matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday after Saturday’s game was suspended by rain in the bottom of the first inning.

While the game was originally expected to be a crucial one for Atlanta’s postseason hopes when the event was announced last year, the reality has been far from ideal.

The Braves entered the matchup sitting in fourth place in the NL East with a 46–63 record, a disappointing mark for a team that began the season with World Series aspirations.

One of the few bright spots has been All-Star third baseman Austin Riley, who continues to provide steady offensive production. Through 101 games this season, the 28-year-old is batting .260 with a .738 OPS, 16 home runs and 54 RBIs.

Austin Riley Exits Again With Concerning Injury Update

Riley exited a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning on July 11 after sustaining a right abdominal strain while fielding a bunt. He was placed on the 10-day injured list the following day, July 12, and was activated on July 25.

Unfortunately, during Sunday’s resumed game, Riley left early in the top of the third inning and was replaced by Luke Williams.

The team later announced that he had reaggravated the injury, “3B Austin Riley was removed from today’s game with lower abdominal pain.”

3B Austin Riley was removed from today’s game with lower abdominal pain.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 3, 2025

Braves Could Lose Their Highest-Paid Star Again to Injury

This marks another setback for Riley, who has played in just eight games since returning from the IL. According to Mark Bowman, the latest issue may require another stint on the injured list.

Riley has been a franchise star for Atlanta since debuting in 2019 after being selected in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He’s earned two All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards and helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series.

Over 820 career games, he’s tallied 850 hits, 169 home runs and 483 RBIs. In August 2022, the Braves signed him to a 10-year, $212 million deal—the largest in franchise history.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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