The offense has been disappointing all year. It is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which ranks in the bottom half of the league. Although former All-Stars Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies have underperformed, the Braves have been hurt recently by the unavailability of Austin Riley.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is out for the rest of the year after undergoing season-ending surgery, the team announced Thursday. Riley, who has been out since Aug. 4, has been on the injured list twice this season with a lower abdominal strain.