ATLANTA (TNS)— Braves third baseman Austin Riley underwent core injury surgery Thursday and will miss the remainder of the regular season. He’s expected to return for spring training in 2026.
Riley’s surgery was performed by renowned specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia.
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