The Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves on Tuesday by placing third baseman Austin Riley on the paternity list and recalling infielder Luke Williams to Atlanta.
The #Braves today recalled INF Luke Williams to Atlanta and placed INF Austin Riley on the paternity list.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 23, 2024
Riley exited Monday’s game in the ninth inning after his wife went into labor. Players can be on the paternity list for three games, so Riley will rejoin the team on Thursday for their series in New York.
Williams, who was already in the dugout at the time of Riley’s exit, has appeared in 13 games this season and logged one hit.
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