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Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: Should Austin Riley Be Benched?
Atlanta Braves face tough questions as Austin Riley’s struggles reach a breaking point—should manager Walt Weiss finally bench him? Jake Mastroianni unpacks Riley’s dramatic three-year decline, the impact on Braves’ lineup construction, and the organization’s options as the postseason approaches. Defensive metrics, strikeout rates, and potential replacements like Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo take center stage as listeners weigh in on the third base conundrum.
Trade rumors and future strategy dominate the rest of the mailbag, with hot topics including Sean Murphy’s injury impact, whether to…
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