Braves manager Brian Snitker said Austin Riley would have likely been activated from the injured list on Tuesday had the team been preparing for a playoff game. “I think it’s just smart to piggyback with \[Thursday’s off-day,

The Atlanta Braves have activated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list on ahead of a weekend series at Texas.

The Atlanta Braves are one step closer to being back to full health. They announced on Friday morning that they have reinstated Austin Riley from the 10-day injured list and optioned Nacho Alvarez Jr. back to Triple-A in a corresponding move.