Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela after losing third baseman Austin Riley for the rest of the regular season because of a broken hand, the team announced Tuesday.
Urshela signed a minor league contract. Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list because of his right hand injury. The Braves transferred pitcher A.J. Minter to the 60-day injured list to make room on their 40-man roster.
The Braves announced Monday that Riley is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
Riley, 27, hit .