Braves' Michael Harris: Explodes for big game in win
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Harris went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in a 7-5 victory versus the Mets on Wednesday.
It's been a struggle in 2023 for Harris, but for one night at least he looked every bit the dynamic player that won NL Rookie of the Year honors last season. Harris was instrumental Wednesday in leading Atlanta to a comeback win, doubling home a run to tie the score in the sixth inning and producing the game-winning runs with a two-run shot to center field in the eighth. This was just his third multi-hit game of the season, and the three RBI were the most he's logged in a contest so far this year. Harris had been mired in a 3-for-29, 12-strikeout stretch coming into the game, and he's still slashing a paltry .181/.261/.291 overall.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Crosses plate three times Sunday
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Harris went 1-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
It was an odd box score line, but the 22-year-old outfielder was hit by a pitch and reached on a fielder's choice in addition to a fifth-inning single, and he came around to score each time. Harris' numbers on the season remain rough, but he's teased a breakout over the last week and is finding ways to contribute -- Sunday's steal was his fifth of the year and first since May 10.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Launches second homer
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Harris went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.
His fifth-inning shot off Taijuan Walker gave Atlanta its only lead of the game. Harris is beginning to show signs of breaking out of his prolonged slump, but in 22 games since returning from the injured list he's still slashing only .169/.250/.296 with both his homers and two of his four steals on the season.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Out of lineup Tuesday
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Harris is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Sam Hilliard will cover center field and bat ninth versus Bobby Miller, who is making his MLB debut for Los Angeles. Harris has fought multiple injuries this season and has slashed just .163/.242/.244 in 26 games (95 plate appearances) when healthy.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Registers fourth steal
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Harris went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Red Sox.
The steal was Harris' second in the last three games and his fourth of the season. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year has gone 6-for-28 (.214) across nine contests since he returned from a back injury that cost him three weeks in April. He's at a .216/.310/.333 slash line with one home run, four RBI, seven runs scored and four steals through 16 games this season.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Drives in winner Sunday
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Harris went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 win over Baltimore.
Harris stole his third base of the year after drawing a walk in the 10th inning before eventually ending the game in the 12th, driving in Ozzie Albies with a walk-off double. Harris has been hampered by injuries early this season, while he's now 5-for-22 with two doubles and a home run since returning from a back injury that kept him sidelined for just under a month. Overall, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year is slashing .222/.314/.356 with four extra-base hits, seven runs scored and four RBI through his first 51 plate appearances this season. He's drawn a walk in four of his last six games.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Back in action
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Harris (knee) will bat eighth and play center field Saturday against the Orioles.
Harris had missed the last two days with a jammed right knee, costing him a bit more time after back troubles had already robbed him of three weeks in April. He's hit an unremarkable .237/.310/.368 when available, though that comes in a tiny sample of 12 games.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Remains out of lineup
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Harris (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday against Baltimore.
Harris will sit for the second straight game Friday as he nurses a sore right knee, which he jammed Wednesday versus Miami. The outfielder was available off the bench Thursday, so he should be expected to be back in the lineup sooner rather than later. Sam Hilliard will draw the start in center field and bat eighth in Atlanta's series opener with the Orioles.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Available off bench Thursday
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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Harris (knee) will be available off the bench Thursday in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris is out of the starting lineup after jamming his right knee Wednesday, but it's not a serious injury. Snitker noted that the young center fielder was due for some rest anyway as he works into form following a lower-back strain that cost him much of April. He should be a full-go for Atlanta's three-game weekend series against the Orioles.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Out of lineup Thursday
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Harris (knee) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris is expected to avoid the IL after jamming his right knee Wednesday, but he'll get a day off and might still be iffy heading into Friday's series opener versus the Orioles. Kevin Pillar is in center field and batting ninth in Thursday's series finale.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Jams right knee
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Harris was removed from Wednesday's game against Miami as a precaution after jamming his right knee.
Harris will likely undergo further testing to make sure no serious damage was done, but it seems the 22-year-old outfielder has avoided the worst. If Harris is forced to miss some time, Sam Hilliard will likely fill in as Atlanta's replacement center fielder.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Exits early with injury
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Harris was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Marlins with an apparent knee injury, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris took an awkward tumble after running to first base trying to beat out a grounder. He came up grabbing at his right knee, but he was able to walk off the field under his own power. Atlanta will take a look at him and should provide an update relatively soon. Harris went 2-for-4 with a home run in Wednesday's game before exiting.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Returns from injured list
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Harris was activated from the 10-day injured list by Atlanta on Friday.
Harris needed just two rehab games with Triple-A Gwinnett, going 1-for-7 with a stolen base. The star outfielder has been on the shelf since early April with a lower-back strain but is ready to roll for his team's big weekend series in New York against the Mets.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Starts rehab assignment Wednesday
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Harris (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
This will be the 22-year-old's first ever games in Triple-A, as he was promoted from Double-A Mississippi in the 2022 campaign. It has yet to be determined how many games Harris will spend with the Stripers, but it has been previously reported that the outfielder is expected to rejoin Atlanta for its series against the Mets. The outfielder has been out of action since the early part of April with a strained lower back, but assuming there are no setbacks in his time in the International League, Harris should be patrolling center field as an everyday option for the Atlanta in a matter of days.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Likely to return this week
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Harris (back) has been cleared to start a rehab assignment and is expected to be activated in time for Atlanta's weekend series against the Mets, if not sooner, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
It's not clear when and where exactly the rehab assignment will take place, but Harris was cleared for game action after getting through a workout at Truist Park on Monday that included sprinting and taking live batting practice against rehabbing reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder). The reigning National League Rookie of the year has been on the shelf since early April with a lower-back strain, but he looks on track to resume patrolling center field for Atlanta soon enough.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Sprints, takes live BP
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Harris (back) did some sprinting and took live batting practice Monday at Truist Park, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Harris came out of the workout with no issues, so the start of a rehab assignment would seem to be imminent. The talented young outfielder has been on the shelf since early April with a lower-back strain.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Participates in BP
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Harris took part in batting practice before Saturday's game against the Astros, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris has been able to hit off the tee since being placed on the injured list with a lower back strain, but this is the first time the outfielder has been able to participate in an actual BP session. The talented 22-year-old will likely need at least a week of rehab games because he's been out of action since April 7, but he should be able to patrol the outfield for Atlanta around the start of May.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Still not cleared for live BP
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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Harris (back) still hasn't been cleared to take batting practice, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris has been on the injured list since April 7 with a lower back strain, and it will remain difficult to map out a timeline for his return until he resumes taking swings against live pitching. He seems unlikely to be activated before the end of the month, unless things change in a hurry. Sam Hilliard and Eli White have been commanding most of the starts in center field for Atlanta over the last two weeks.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Homestand return uncertain
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When asking Wednesday whether Harris (back) would be ready to return during the Braves' April 21-27 homestand, manager Brian Snitker said he did not know, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
It was initially expected to be a short absence for Harris when he was placed on the injured list with a lower-back strain April 7. However, he hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped and it's unclear when he might be allowed to resume full baseball activities. His return date is uncertain.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Expecting short IL stint
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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker indicated Friday that Harris (back) should be able to return from the 10-day IL when first eligible, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harris was placed on the injured list Friday afternoon with a lower back strain, but Snitker told reporters after the move that the dynamic young center fielder should only be sidelined for four or five days. He can be activated as early as April 17. Sam Hilliard is covering center for Atlanta on Friday night against the Padres, with Kevin Pillar and Eli White also in the mix.
