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

Braves Receive Exciting Austin Riley Update Before Yankees Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All-Star third baseman Austin Riley is in his seventh season as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Riley was selected by the Braves in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and debuted on their major-league roster during the 2019 regular season.

Originally projected to return when first eligible—today, for Tuesday’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants —manager Brian Snitker announced Riley was still experiencing mild discomfort. The club has decided to wait a few more days before activating him, with a likely return slated for Friday versus the Texas Rangers.