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Leaves camp Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Riley would be away from the team for at least a couple days due to an unspecified reason, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. "I had him in...

Impact Snitker's comments suggest that Riley's absence is likely related to COVID-19 protocols, though it doesn't necessarily mean that the 23-year-old has tested positive for the virus. In any case, Riley looks like he'll be away from the team until at least the middle of the week, but assuming his absence doesn't last too beyond that, his availability for the start of the season shouldn't be in much peril. Riley is projected to serve as the Atlanta's everyday third baseman in 2021.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Admits quad was issue down stretch Riley admitted that the quadriceps strain that cost him the final two games of the 2020 regular season had been bothering him much longer than that, David O'Brien of The Athletic r...

Impact The third baseman posted a .609 OPS over his final 18 games in the regular season and then a .489 OPS in the playoffs while playing at less than 100 percent. Atlanta is hoping Riley can take a big step forward in what will be his first full season in the majors after he managed a .232/.288/.448 line with 16 homers and a 31.2 percent strikeout rate through his first 131 big-league games, and knowing that last year's season-ending slump was at least partly due to injury offers some reassurance that the league simply hasn't figured him out at the plate.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

San Francisco Giants pitchers turned batting practice into Fungo golf

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves rookie CF Pache banking on postseason in bid to start

Atlanta Braves 22-year-old rookie Cristian Pache is trying to win a starting job in center field this spring

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Shaw back with Brews; Kennedy, Lamb, Teheran find new teams

With spring training in full swing, third baseman Travis Shaw returned to the Milwaukee Brewers while former All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb and right-hander Ian Kennedy found new...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

3B Jake Lamb finalizes $1 million deal with Braves

The Atlanta Braves have finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with third baseman Jake Lamb that is not guaranteed

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves reach minor league deal with utility player Adrianza

The Atlanta Braves added depth by agreeing to a minor league contract with utility player Ehire Adrianza

JANUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Pablo Sandoval agrees to minor league deal with Braves

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a minor league deal with third baseman Pablo Sandoval

JANUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Expected to remain at hot corner The Braves are planning for Riley to begin the upcoming season as their everyday third baseman, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact After spending much of his debut season in 2019 in left field, Riley served as the primary replacement for the departed Josh Donaldson at third base in 2020, appearing at the position in 46 of his 51 games. Though Riley's defensive work left much to be desired, the Braves aren't yet willing to abandon hope of him improving enough to stick at the position long term. Because of their commitment to Riley at third base, Morosi suggests the Braves' main focus this winter will be in adding another left fielder now that both Marcell Ozuna and Adam Duvall are free agents.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parade of pitchers not a merry-go-round for Dodgers

More was not merrier for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Baserunning gets Braves again, NLCS slips away in Game 7

The Baby Braves still have some growing up to do, although they’re getting closer

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta B...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

Corey Seager and Justin Turner hit back-to-back homers in the first, Walker Buehler threw six scoreless innings and the Dodgers forced a Game 7 in the National League Championship...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4

The Atlanta Braves are one win from ending a two-decade World Series drought after a 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Windy NLCS Game 4 with roof open has players checking eyes

A windy Game 4 of the NL Championship Series in a stadium with a retractable roof has players from both teams reporting trouble seeing

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves 1B Freeman good, Ríos back in Dodgers' lineup at NLCS

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is in his normal spot in the Atlanta lineup a day after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead

Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH

Cristian Pache is starting in center field and batting ninth for the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Hits go-ahead homer Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's NLCS Game 1 win against the Dodgers.

Impact Riley's homer, a solo shot off Blake Treinen in the top of the ninth inning, broke a 1-1 deadlock and proved to be all the Braves would need in a game they'd eventually win 5-1. The game-winning blast makes up for the fact that the 23-year-old is hitting a modest .238 with a 41.7 percent strikeout rate through six playoff games this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley's Homer Actually Hit Different The Atlanta Braves perhaps spent all season sacrificing to the gods of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine, and Avery and have been rewarded with otherw...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros face a 2-0 hole against Tampa Bay in the AL Championship Series and have hardly looked like a club that’s won two of the past three AL pennants

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Austin Riley homer sparks Braves past Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run outburst, and the Atlanta Braves o...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Back of bullpen fails Dodgers as Braves take NLCS opener

Walker Buehler is dealing with two blisters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are having trouble settling on even one closer

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener

Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run rally, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 20...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros face a 2-0 hole against Tampa Bay in the AL Championship Series and have hardly looked like a club that’s won two of the past three AL pennants

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

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Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

Braves rookie CF Pache banking on postseason in bid to start

Shaw back with Brews; Kennedy, Lamb, Teheran find new teams

3B Jake Lamb finalizes $1 million deal with Braves

Braves reach minor league deal with utility player Adrianza

Pablo Sandoval agrees to minor league deal with Braves

Parade of pitchers not a merry-go-round for Dodgers

Baserunning gets Braves again, NLCS slips away in Game 7

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4

Windy NLCS Game 4 with roof open has players checking eyes

Braves 1B Freeman good, Ríos back in Dodgers' lineup at NLCS

Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead

Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

Back of bullpen fails Dodgers as Braves take NLCS opener

Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays