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Michael Harris II Departs Early on Tuesday With Back Tightness
The Atlanta Braves announced that outfielder Michael Harris II (back) departed Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants early with lower-back tightness. Before leaving the game due to injury, Harris went 1-for-1 at the plate with a run scored. Mauricio Dubon shifted from left field to center field, and Eli White entered the ballgame in left field. It's unclear if Harris' back injury will cause him to miss additional time, but we should have a better idea of the severity of his back ailment later on Tuesday night or on Wednesday morning. If Harris is forced to the 10-day injured list, White would be in line for more playing time in Atlanta's outfield. The 25-year-old Harris is in the midst of a really strong season in 2026, as he came into Tuesday's game with a .303/.337/.512 slash line with an .850 OPS, 14 home runs, 41 RBI, 34 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Harris is currently rostered in all but 5% of Yahoo leagues, and he should remain rostered, even if his back injury leads to a lengthy absence.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
