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Braves reportedly calling up top prospect Austin Riley

The Atlanta Braves will call up top prospect Austin Riley on Wednesday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien.

What It Means:

The move comes after Ender Inciarte exited Tuesday's game with back tightness. Riley is a third baseman, but he had started four of the past five games in left field for Triple-A Gwinnett, indicating that's where the Braves intend to use him.

Riley slashed .299/.377/.681 with a 1.058 OPS in 162 plate appearances at Triple-A this season. He posted 15 homers, 10 doubles, 39 RBI, and 32 runs scored in 37 games.

Source: The Athletic

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