Austin Riley returns to Braves lineup against Nationals on July 31
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Austin Riley is back in the starting lineup for the Atlanta Braves, playing third base against the Washington Nationals on July 31, 2026. After sitting out the previous game, where Mauricio Dubón replaced him at third, Riley looks to regain form. The Braves will face off against the Nationals, with Bryce Elder starting on the mound for Atlanta. The game is scheduled to commence at 7:15 p.m. ET.
- •Riley returns to the lineup for the Braves on July 31.
- •He previously sat out a game for observation.
- •Mauricio Dubón moves back to left field.
- •Bryce Elder is the starting pitcher for the Braves.
- •Game starts at 7:15 p.m. ET.
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Riley returns to the lineup for the Braves against the Nationals
"Riley got a day to watch from the bench. Hopefully it was beneficial, because he’s starting tonight.
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