Braves reinstate Austin Riley to lineup for Reds series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Cincinnati Reds at home in a three-game series beginning Tuesday night. Manager Walt Weiss has reinstated Austin Riley in the batting order, placing him in the seventh spot and starting him at third base. Riley's batting average for the 2026 season stands at.220, with 17 home runs over 153 games played. The Braves have already secured the NL East title and aim to finish the regular season strongly with six games left.
- •Braves have clinched the NL East and are in playoff contention.
- •Austin Riley has struggled this season but remains a key player.
- •Riley returns to the starting lineup against the Reds.
- •Game at home begins on September 22, 2026.
- •Braves look to wrap up the regular season positively.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Lane Thomas News Before Reds Series
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Reds Series
"The Atlanta Braves have already clinched the NL East and are likely on their way to holding the No. 3 overall seed in the National League playoff picture.However, it’s still important to end the regular season on the right note, and with six games remaining, Atlanta will begin a series at home on Tuesday night […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Atlanta Braves revealed an update on outfielder Lane Thomas ahead of their series against the Cincinnati Reds. The post Atlanta Braves Announce Lane Thomas News Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 11:01 PMAtlanta Braves Announce Lane Thomas News Before Reds Series
The Atlanta Braves revealed an update on outfielder Lane Thomas ahead of their series against the Cincinnati Reds. The post Atlanta Braves Announce Lane Thomas News Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:53 PMAtlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Reds Series
The Atlanta Braves have already clinched the NL East and are likely on their way to holding the No. 3 overall seed in the National League playoff picture.However, it’s still important to end the regular season on the right note, and with six games remaining, Atlanta will begin a series at home on Tuesday night […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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