Gio Urshela signs with injury-plagued Braves to fill 3B void #braves #mlbseason2024 #mlb

The Atlanta Braves found themselves plugging another massive hole in their lineup Tuesday, signing infielder Gio Urshela after third baseman Austin Riley went on the injured list with a broken hand.

The 32-year-old Urshela batted .243 with five homers and 37 RBIs for the Detroit Tigers before he was released Sunday.

The Braves quickly scooped him up, deciding he was the best available option with Riley expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season after being struck on the right hand by a pitch.

"You go back and look and he's been a very productive major leaguer," manage Brian Snitker said. "It's [a] great, great opportunity for him, and I think we're very fortunate that a guy like that was available."