Riley Joins Rome Braves on ML Rehab

August 23, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

ROME, GA - Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been transferred to the Rome Braves roster to start a Major League rehab assignment tonight at State Mutual Stadium. Infielder Braulio Vasquez has been placed on the Injured List. In corresponding moves, outfielder Connor Blair has been promoted to Single-A Rome from R-Danville.

Riley, 22, has been on the Injured List since August 8 with a right knee sprain. Since making his Major League debut with the Braves on May 15, Riley has hit .242 with nine doubles, one triple, 17 home runs and 45 RBI in 66 games. The Mississippi native was selected by the Braves in the Competitive Balance Round A (41st overall) of the 2015 draft out of DeSoto Central High School. The outfielder was named NL Rookie of the Month in May, hitting .356 with a .746 slugging percentage, seven homers and 20 RBI in 15 May games.

The Rome roster has 25 active players, 2 ML Rehab, 1 restricted and 6 injured.

SUMMARY

ML Rehab: Austin Riley

ADD: Connor Blair

INJURED: Braulio Vasquez

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