Braves Sign Urshela After Riley Injury

The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela following the injury of third baseman Austin Riley, who fractured his right hand and will miss six to eight weeks, effectively sidelining him for the rest of the regular season. Urshela, who was recently released by the Detroit Tigers, hit .243 with five home runs and a .619 OPS over 92 games this season. Despite his recent underwhelming performance, Urshela has a strong career track record, including a standout season with the New York Yankees in 2019. The Braves, currently holding the final NL Wild Card spot, hope Urshela can help fill the void left by Riley’s absence as they push for a postseason berth. Additionally, they are expected to sign top international prospect Diego Tornes in January 2025. The future of All-Star pitcher Max Fried, who becomes a free agent at season's end, is also a pivotal decision for the team's 2025 prospects.