CUMBERLAND — The 2025 season has been full of frustrations for the Atlanta Braves.

But for third baseman Austin Riley, it marked the second consecutive year that an injury had ended his season early.

A two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger recipient who helped the Braves win a World Series title four years ago, Riley now finds his career at a bit of a crossroads at just 28 years old.

To do the things he expects of himself and to live up to the lofty expectations that come with signing the largest contract in franchise history, Riley believes he just has to stay healthy and hard work will take care of the rest.

Unfortunately, making it through the season unscathed has been easier said than done.

“Obviously, I haven’t had the season that I wanted and teamwise,” Riley said. “I think what

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