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Bad News for Austin Riley, Braves Call Up Infielder Prospect, Option SP

The Atlanta Braves announced Saturday morning that they placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen. In other moves, they have called up infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. and optioned Nathan Wiles to Triple-A.

Left-hander Joey Wentz has also reported to the big league club.

The #Braves today reported LHP Joey Wentz to Atlanta. The club also recalled INF Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Atlanta, placed INF Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen, and optioned RHP Nathan Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.