Atlanta braves sign Gio Urshela after third baseman Austin Riley hurt

After third baseman Austin Riley was forced to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a broken hand, the Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they had signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela.

Urshela agreed to a minor league deal. Due to his injury to his right hand, Riley was placed on the injured list for ten days. A.J., a pitcher, was traded by the Braves.

Minter to the 60-day harmed rundown to make room on their 40-man program. On Monday, the Braves made the announcement that Riley would be out for six to eight weeks. Through 110 games this season, Riley, 27, hit.

256 with 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. From 2021 to 2023, the two-time All-Star hit at least 30 home runs per year. Through 92 games this season for the Detroit Tigers, Urshela, 32, hit.243 with a home run and 37 RBIs.

On Sunday, the veteran infielder was let go by the Tigers. Through his first 756 MLB appearances, Urshela has hit 69 home runs and has a career average of.273.

He has previously played for the Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees.

Seven games behind the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves (66-58) are in second place in the National League East. In the National League, they currently hold the third Wild Card slot. At 7:20 p.m., they will play the Phillies. Tuesday in Atlanta, EDT.