Aug 7, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The cavalry will not quite be coming for the Atlanta Braves.
Braves manager Brian Snitker revealed to reporters on Tuesday that third base slugger Austin Riley has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season as well as for the postseason. Riley, who is recovering from a broken hand suffered on a hit-by-pitch in mid-August, has not healed enough for his cast to be removed and thus will not have time to return in 2024…