Atlanta Braves News: Austin Riley update, series win vs. Cubs, more

The Atlanta Braves received another positive update from third baseman Austin Riley, who left Sunday’s game with soreness in his side. An MRI revealed there was just mild inflammation and a transfer to the injured list would not be necessary.

David O’Brien of The Athletic reported that Riley told manager Brian Snitker he was feeling much better on Tuesday.

After this news, it’s still likely that Riley returns to the lineup this week.

More Braves news:

Chris Sale dominated as the Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to win the series. The Braves are now 6-4 in their last 10 games and trail the NL East by two games.

Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves’ No. 3 prospect, was promoted to Double-A Mississippi. The 23-year-old posted a 2.53 ERA in High-A Rome this season.

Over the past week, AJ Smith-Shawver made two starts and EJ Exposito continued his hot streak. For more, check out the Braves Weekly Outlook Report.

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MLB News:

Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco was ejected Tuesday night after a foreign substance test. The glove is sent to the commissioner’s office.

Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa will be out six weeks with a partially torn patella tendon in his left knee. There is a surgical option for Topa, but so far he has declined it.

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. He is expected to be out for two to four weeks.

The Chicago White Sox have moved right-hander Michael Soroka to the bullpen after a rough season so far in the rotation. He had a 6.39 ERA in nine starts.

The New York Mets have designated two players for assignment: infielder Joey Wendle and reliever Yohan Ramirez.

After undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer, New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez began a minor league rehabilitation assignment Tuesday.