Austin Riley back after 2-week IL stint, Nacho Alvarez optioned to Gwinnett
Briefly

Austin Riley has been reinstated from the injured list after recovering from a lower abdominal injury and has a .274/.324/.441 batting line this season. He excelled in July before his injury with a 153 wRC+ and currently has a 112 wRC+ along with a 2.0 WAR. Nacho Alvarez Jr. has been sent to Triple-A Gwinnett after posting a disappointing .200/.250/.233 line in 8 games. His performance showed low power and bat speed, resulting in this necessary roster move.
Austin Riley has been reinstated from the injured list after recovering from a lower abdominal injury. This season, he boasts a .274/.324/.441 batting line.
In July, before his injury, Austin Riley was performing well with a 153 wRC+. He has a current wRC+ of 112 and a 2.0 WAR for the season.
Nacho Alvarez Jr. has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett after a lackluster performance in Riley's absence, hitting .200/.250/.233 with a .253 xwOBA.
Despite being the Braves' #5 prospect, Nacho has struggled, showcasing low bat speed and minimal power, making his future uncertain in the major leagues.
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