The Atlanta Braves recently claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers after the 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds.

The Reds are sitting at 66-60 on the season, just a game back from the New York Mets, who hold the final wild card spot. The Braves, meanwhile, are 56-69 and are 10.5 games back, virtually out of postseason contention.

The Atlanta Braves add more outfield depth ahead of Tuesday's game with the White Sox. They announced they claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. No corresponding move was included with the roster move.

Riley, 28, underwent core injury surgery on Thursday in Philadelphia and is expected to return by spring training, the Braves announced. The third baseman’s procedure is intended to fix a sports hernia and requires a few months of recovery and rehab.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Zack Littell lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in a game the Reds eventually lost in 11 innings.

Zack Littell struggled with his command in tonight. He would only throw three innings, allowing four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, and three strikeouts. He threw just 44 of his 77 pitches for strikes.

Cal Quantrill was claimed off waivers on Thursday and will get the ball on Saturday to make his Atlanta debut when the Braves host the New York Mets in the second game of their three-game series.

Hurston Waldrep will be the pitcher for the Atlanta Braves against the Cincinnati Reds when the Speedway Classic resumes at Bristol Motor Speedway

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter, with collaboration from Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman. Subscribe to get newsletters regularly in your inbox. CINCINNATI -- Major League Baseball players are used to big ballparks,