Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals before his third plate appearance. The club announced his exit was a result of lower abdominal tightness.
3B Austin Riley was removed from tonight’s game due to lower abdominal tightness.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 12, 2025
Despite Riley’s exit, the Braves still got back in the win column after defeating the Cards 6-5.
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The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique tightness. The move is retroactive to July 8th.
New York Mets OF/DH Jesse Winker has been placed on the 10-day injured list with back inflammation. He will be treated with medication for the next four to seven days.