The Atlanta Braves had their season come to an finish on October 7 once they misplaced to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Sport 4 of the NLDS.
That stated, they nonetheless had a notable roster that many believed was able to making a deep run.
Braves Will Pay Struggling 29-12 months-Outdated $22 Million
One participant who struggled for the Braves in 2026 was Austin Riley.
The previous All-Star completed the 12 months batting .219 with 124 hits, 19 dwelling runs, 72 RBIs, 64 runs and 9 stolen bases in 159 video games.
It’s additionally price noting that Riley continues to be owed some huge cash.
He might be paid $22 million in 2027 (h/t Spotrac).
Riley had signed an enormous contract with the Braves.
He’s underneath contract till the top of the 2032 season (with a membership possibility in 2033).
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on August 1, 2022): “Third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves are in settlement on a 10-year, $212 million contract extension, the Braves introduced.”
Trying At Riley
Riley was picked within the 1st spherical of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He has spent all eight seasons of his profession with the Braves.
Throughout that point interval, Riley has made two journeys to the All-Star Sport.
Riley additionally helped the Braves win the 2021 World Collection title over the Houston Astros.
Trying At The Braves Proper Now
The Braves have been unable to get again to the World Collection since 2021.
That stated, they went 94-68 throughout their first common season underneath Walt Weiss this previous 12 months.
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