Injuries continue to make the Atlanta Braves' 2024 season difficult and disappointing. The latest setback is third baseman Austin Riley suffering a fractured right hand that is expected to sideline him for six to eight weeks, the team announced on Monday.
That timeline could mean Riley misses the rest of the season. If the Braves make it to the postseason – and they currently hold the National League's third wild-card bid by two games – then he should be available. Yet Riley's absence from Atlanta's lineup could also be a major factor in whether or not the team holds onto that wild-card spot.