Austin Riley

Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the Braves' 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the defeat, Riley's performance was a bright spot, showcasing his power with a solo home run that contributed to his season tally. This season, Riley has been struggling with a modest .242 batting average and a high strikeout rate of 24.8%, but his ability to hit for power remains evident. His wOBA of .316 indicates that he is still producing at a reasonable level, but fantasy managers should be cautious due to his inconsistency at the plate. Moving forward, Riley remains a viable fantasy option, particularly in formats that value power, but expectations should be tempered given his current batting trends.

Austin Riley has failed to record a home run in his last 18 games.

Fantasy Impact

Riley did show signs of potentially breaking out of his early slump by walking off the Guardians with a single in the 10th inning Sunday. The 27-year-old is slashing .234/.311/.383 with two home runs, and 14 RBI in 107 at-bats this season. David O’Brien of the Atheltic notes that Riley is currently in the 90th percentile in barrel rate, which is consistent with his numbers over the last two seasons.

Austin Riley went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI as the Braves toppled the Astros 6-1.

Fantasy Impact

This performance is a solid reminder of Riley's consistent hitting ability, especially considering his .292 batting average for the season. With 19 hits and 11 RBI over 15 games, he's proving to be a reliable source of production in fantasy lineups.

Austin Riley hit a two-run home run on Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Riley hit a two-run home run late in Sunday's game for his second long ball on the season.

In a dominant display against the Chicago White Sox, Austin Riley's bat came alive, driving in four runs to propel the Atlanta Braves to a commanding 9-0 victory.

Fantasy Impact

Riley, who has been off to a slow start this season with a batting average of just .231 through the first three games, found his rhythm on Monday, connecting on a home run and adding another hit to give him five RBI for the year. His performance not only contributed significantly to the team's victory but also offered a glimmer of hope to fantasy managers who have been patiently waiting for the third baseman to tap into the power potential he has previously shown. While it's still early in the season, Riley's breakout game could be the spark he needs to kickstart his production. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his performance in the coming games, as a continued uptrend could make him a valuable asset in both power and run production categories.