MICHAEL HARRIS NEWS

Expecting short IL stint 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-Constitutio...

Impact 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 really 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. Eli White and Ronald Acuna could mix in there too.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place Harris (lower back) on injured list ATLANTA -- Reigning National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II will spend the next week resting his ailing back. The Braves placed...

APRIL 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Maria Torres: Braves CF Michael Harris II was placed on the... - The Athletic Braves CF Michael Harris II was placed on the IL because of low back tightness. He hurt his back banging into a wall on a catch in center fi...

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on 10-day IL Harris (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Harris slammed into the outfield wall Thursday night versus the Padres and picked a lower back strain, which will now sideline him for at least 10 days. The outfielder was originally considered day-to-day by manager Brian Snitker, so at least the injury is likely considered relatively minor. Eli White was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday to replace Harris on the major-league roster.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minor injury confirmed Harris is considered day-to-day after banging his back on the outfield wall in Thursday's game against the Padres, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harris was pulled in the fourth inning of the game, though Atlanta quickly announced the move was made out of precaution. It was originally speculated that he injured his back on a stolen base attempt in the second inning, though that turned out to not be the case. Most importantly, it appears that Harris should be able to re-enter the lineup in short order.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Michael Harris II exits game with lower back tightness Braves center fielder Michael Harris II exited Thursday’s home opener against the Padres early because of lower back tightness, the Braves s...

APRIL 7, 2023 • AJC.COM

David O'Brien: Michael Harris II left Thursday's game with... - The Athletic Michael Harris II left Thursday's game with low-back tightness, a move the Braves called precautionary. The center fielder got up slowly aft...

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits as precaution Harris exited Thursday's game with lower back tightness.

Impact Harris was pulled in the fourth inning from the matchup against the Padres, though the team deemed his exit precautionary. Assuming further evaluation reveals nothing more serious, Harris should have a chance to return at some point during Atlanta's weekend series against San Diego. Sam Hilliard took over in center field in Harris' place.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's game Harris exited Thursday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact It's unclear why Harris was pulled, though he did get up slowly after sliding into second base earlier in the game. Sam Hilliard took over for him in center field.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first bag of 2023 Harris went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The 22-year-old outfielder stole 20 bases in 22 attempts for Atlanta in only 114 games en route to the NL Rookie of the Year Award, and it took six games for Harris to open his account in that category in 2023. He's had a quiet start overall, batting .227 (5-for-22) with his only extra-base hit being a double, but his 2:5 BB:K suggests it's just a matter of time before hits start falling in more frequently.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking MLB's best 26-and-under position players

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MARCH 28, 2023

Back in starting lineup Harris (back) will start in center field and bat fifth in Saturday's split-squad game against the Twins.

Impact Back tightness resulted in Harris being scratched from Friday's game, but Atlanta said all along that it was a precautionary measure. Harris will be with the regulars at home in North Port, Florida, starting behind Max Fried in what looks like a dress rehearsal for Opening Day. Harris is 9-for-38 with two home runs and two stolen bases so far this spring.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Harris (back) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harris was scratched from Atlanta's lineup Friday against Boston because of back tightness, but it doesn't seem to be much of a concern. He should be in center field for the reigning NL East champs on Opening Day next Thursday.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back tightness Harris was scratched from Atlanta's spring training game against Boston on Friday due to back tightness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact He was reportedly removed from the lineup as a precaution, and the issue doesn't seem to be of very high concern. While he sits, Sam Hilliard will take his spot in center field.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 2 Atlanta Braves

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MARCH 24, 2023

Pops first spring homer Harris went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Impact Hitting third in the order, the young center fielder ripped a Tyler Wells offering down the right-field line in the first inning for his first homer of the spring. Harris is 4-for-10 to begin his spring, and the 2022 NL Rookie of the Year has his sights set on a huge fantasy season after coming just one home run short of a 20-20 campaign last year despite playing in only 114 games for Atlanta.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More than a 5-tool player: Harris is a man of many talents NORTH PORT, Fla. -- It seems like everybody has a story about seeing Michael Harris II do something extraordinary with a baseball, basketbal...

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Michael Cunningham: Braves' Michael Harris says he can top debut season. I believe him. NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Harris broke the part of my brain that tries to ignore small sample sizes in baseball.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves' Michael Harris says he can top debut season. I believe him. NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Harris broke the part of my brain that tries to ignore small sample sizes in baseball.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • AJC.COM

Atlanta's Michael Harris II says ROY season was 'decent' National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II doesn’t sound all that satisfied with his debut season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Braves' Harris II says Rookie of Year season was 'decent'

National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II doesn’t sound all that satisfied with his debut season

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking the best 49 outfielders of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best outfielders? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for all three positions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

David O'Brien: Three Braves got National League MVP votes:... - The Athletic Three Braves got National League MVP votes: Austin Riley finished sixth, Dansby Swanson was 12th, and rookie Michael Harris II was 13th. The...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM