The Atlanta Braves are playing the Washington Nationals in a spring training game on Friday. After an injury-riddled 2024 season, Atlanta is looking for a bounce-back campaign this year. But they might have another injury to deal with before the season even begins. Braves third baseman Austin Riley was hit by a pitch in the same hand he fractured back in August.
#Braves Austin Riley left today's game after a HBP. For what it is worth he did initially stay in. pic.twitter.com/dg12fzaqnt
— Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) March 14, 2025
The Braves' official account posted, “3B Austin Riley was removed from today’s game as a precaution after being hit by a pitch in his right hand.