Meanwhile, the Braves add another starting pitcher option to the organization off the waiver wire. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, they've claimed right-hander Cal Quantrill from the Miami Marlins. He will pitch on Saturday when the Braves take on the Mets. He takes the spot of Erick Fedde that day.

Riley, 28, underwent core injury surgery on Thursday in Philadelphia and is expected to return by spring training, the Braves announced. The third baseman’s procedure is intended to fix a sports hernia and requires a few months of recovery and rehab.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss the remainder of the season after having core injury surgery on Thursday

Riley Leonard will start Saturday’s preseason finale against Cincinnati for the Colts and play the entire first half, then give way to Jason Bean for the second half of the game. Indianapolis will play mostly its No.