Being able to get the cast removed then will give Riley a shot to return at some point during the postseason should Atlanta make a run, although it's not clear how likely his return would be. Riley also revealed Friday that the fracture to his right hand he suffered back in mid-August was to his hamate bone.

The Braves officially reinstated Albies from the injured list ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Marlins at loanDepot park. Manager Brian Snitker put Albies at in the two-hole in the batting order and at second base. The Braves optioned infielder Cavan Biggio to Triple-A Gwinnett.