Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley spent the All-Star break rehabbing in Memphis, per report. He says he is already feeling much better.
#Braves‘ Austin Riley (lower abdominal strain) rehabbed back home in Memphis area during break, said he’s feeling much better and that this isn’t nearly as severe as the oblique strain he had a year ago.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) July 18, 2025
Riley was placed on the injured list on July 12th due to a strained right abdomen. Fortunately, he took batting practice on Friday and will likely be activated next week.
More Braves News:
A solid outing from Spencer Strider and an even more impressive play by Ronald Acuña Jr. were the highlights of Friday’s 7-3 win over the New York Yankees.
MLB News:
The Milwaukee Brewers placed right fielder Sal Frelick on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to July 15th.
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after his home was burglarized.
The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. The move is backdated to July 11th.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ryan Burr will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. He made just two appearances this season.
New York Mets reliever Max Kranick will undergo elbow surgery, but it has not been determined if he will require the full Tommy John procedure.
Washington Nationals right-hander Derek Law will undergo season-ending surgery on his flexor tendon. His recovery time is nine to ten months.