Braves News: Austin Riley reinstated, series opening loss, and more
Briefly

Austin Riley has been reinstated from the injured list after suffering an abdominal strain. The Atlanta Braves optioned Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A Gwinnett following this decision. Riley had previously landed on the injured list on July 12 and returned to the lineup against the Texas Rangers, but he did not find success, going hitless in four at-bats. The Braves lost the series opener 8-3 and are hoping to recover in their next game. Additionally, there have been several other injury updates from around Major League Baseball.
After suffering an abdominal strain, the Atlanta Braves announced that they have reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list. The club also optioned Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Riley landed on the IL on July 12 and returned to the lineup for the series opener with the Texas Rangers. However, he went hitless in four at-bats.
The Braves dropped the series opener against the Texas Rangers 8-3 and hope to get back in the win column during their next game at 7:05 ET.
In other MLB news, A's reliever Jose Leclerc will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, and the San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Landen Roupp on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
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