Atlanta reinstated Riley (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman was still feeling some discomfort in his lower abdomen earlier this week, but he's ready to rejoin the big-league roster Friday after spending two weeks on the injured list. Riley had a hot start to July prior to the injury, going 13-for-41 (.317 average) with five doubles, two homers, six RBI and five runs in 10 games.

Riley indicated Tuesday that he still felt some discomfort in his lower abdomen, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Atlanta is targeting Friday for the third baseman to return from the injured list.

EDGE Analysis

"Not sore, but I think there's still a shadow of something in there, from talking to him," manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday. "And we started thinking about it -- using the next two days with the off day is probably the smart thing." Atlanta's place in the standings doesn't give the team much incentive to rush Riley back into the lineup, but the schedule also worked against his earlier return, as a Tuesday night activation would have been followed by a quick turnaround before a Wednesday afternoon contest. Atlanta begins a nine-game road trip Friday against the Rangers, but Snitker wouldn't commit to Riley suiting up for that contest. "We'll see how he feels when he wakes up Friday," the manager said.

Riley (abdomen) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and could have his return pushed back to Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation had been that Riley would return from the IL on Tuesday when first eligible, but Atlanta is all but out of playoff contention and has decided it would be wise to give the third baseman a little more time to recover from his right abdominal strain. Nacho Alvarez will continue to fill in at the hot corner until Riley is activated.

Riley (abdomen) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list for Tuesday's game against the Giants, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman went through an extensive workout Monday and felt good, but Atlanta will wait and see how Riley feels Tuesday morning before activating him. The 28-year-old was heating up prior to straining his abdomen earlier this month, slashing .327/.340/.551 over his last 12 games with five doubles and two home runs.

Riley (abdomen) ran on the outfield and around the bases Sunday, and he seems likely to be activated from the injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley's activity Sunday is another positive sign after he took batting practice Friday. The star third baseman was placed on the injured list with a right abdominal strain July 12, but he's said to be feeling better and optimistic about being able to return next week. While Riley has been out of action, Nacho Alvarez has been starting at third base for Atlanta.

Riley (abdomen) participated in batting practice Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley landed on the injured list shortly before the All-Star break with a right abdominal strain. After using the All-Star break to rehab back home, the 28-year-old said he is feeling much better now and is optimistic about his chances to return sometime next week, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Until then, Nacho Alvarez should continue to work as Atlanta's primary third baseman.

Atlanta placed Riley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right abdominal strain.

EDGE Analysis

Riley's abdomen forced him to make an early exit during the fourth inning of Friday's contest, and now that further evaluation has confirmed a strain, he'll remain on the sidelines until at least July 22. Nacho Alvarez will come up from Triple-A Gwinnett to replenish Atlanta's infield depth, though Luke Williams is the most likely option to take over at third base until Riley returns.

Riley was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals with lower-abdominal tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Riley went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the fourth inning. The severity of his injury remains unclear, but if he's forced to miss any amount of time, Luke Williams would be the favorite to pick up reps at the hot corner.

Riley went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's win over the A's.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman took Mitch Spence deep in the second inning, staking Atlanta to an early 6-0 lead. Riley appears to be kicking off his usual summer surge -- he has a career .955 OPS in July, the highest in any month for his career, and his .867 mark in August is second -- and over his last 10 games he's batting .333 (14-for-42) with four homers and two homers. On the season, he's up to 14 home runs and 47 RBI in 91 games with a .274/.324/.441 slash line.

Riley went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman launched a two-run homer off Dean Kremer in the first inning. although the lead didn't last long for Atlanta. Riley snapped a 13-game homer drought with the blast, but his power was showing signs of returning before Saturday -- over his last 12 contests, he's slashing .292/.333/.479 with four doubles and a triple among his 14 hits. On the season, Riley's up to 13 home runs and 45 RBI in 88 games, but a .761 OPS would be his lowest mark since 2020.