Braves' Brian Snitker Announces Austin Riley News Before Giants Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All-Star third baseman Austin Riley is in his seventh season with the Atlanta Braves after making his MLB debut during the 2019 campaign. He’s currently in the third year of a 10-year, $212 million contract extension inked in August 2022.

Riley is progressing and looking good, but the Atlanta Braves felt it made more sense to wait a little longer to bring him back

Nacho Alvarez is one of the best prospects in the Atlanta Braves' system. He's finally gotten a chance to be a full-time player thanks to Austin Riley's injury.