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Braves star Austin Riley out for rest of 2024 season

Austin Riley’s 2024 season is officially over.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced Tuesday that Riley, who fractured his right hand a month ago, won’t return this season even if the Braves earn a National League wild card spot.

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Snitker said CT scans showed that Riley’s hand wasn’t healing enough.

The Braves begin a crucial series Tuesday night against their rivals the New York Mets with a spot in the playoffs on the line.

Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein will have a LIVE report from Truist Park, on Channel 2 Action News at 6:00 p.