Riley avoids terrible injury with another HBP on the right hand

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Austin Riley and the Braves were relieved on Friday after a CT scan revealed no further fractures in his right hand.

Riley’s right hand was hit by a fastball from Jackson Rutledge in the first inning of Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Nationals at CoolToday Park. X-rays and CT scans revealed no structural damage.

Riley might return to action within the next few days, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Riley missed the final six weeks of the 2024 season due to a fractured right hand, which added to his initial anxiety.

“You get scared anytime somebody’s hit in a hand or anything like that,” Snitker said. “There’s so many small bones in there. We saw last year what can happen. I’m glad it turned out well.”

Riley furiously removed his arm protection and batting gloves as he walked to first base after being hit by Rutledge’s pitch. He was able to shake the hand of head athletic trainer George Poulis and continued to play the game, running the bases. Riley showed no signs of discomfort as he used his right hand to toss his batting helmet to first-base coach Tom Goodwin at the end of the inning.

However, Riley did not return to his third base position at the start of the second inning.

Riley suffered a fractured right hand after being hit by Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz’s 97 mph fastball on August 18.

Braves catcher Sean Murphy will begin the upcoming season on the injured list with a cracked left rib. Left fielder Jurickson Profar also received good news earlier this week, when a CT scan showed no structural damage to the left wrist he rolled during a March 8 game against the Pirates. He will be ready before Opening Day.

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