Michael Harris II's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Monday that outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Harris will make his long-awaited return to the Braves' big-league roster after being sidelined since June 15 due to a left-hamstring strain. The 23-year-old could be eased into duties in center field upon his return, but by the end of the season, he should regain starting center-field duties. If Harris is floating around your league's waiver wire, scoop him up immediately. The former third-round pick in 2019 was hitting just .250 (65-for-260) with five homers, 20 RBI and eight steals in 67 games before his injury, but Harris slashed .293/.331/.477 with an .808 OPS, 18 homers and 20 steals in 2023. His return is going to push the left-handed-hitting Jarred Kelenic back into a platoon role in a corner-outfield spot.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday night at Triple-A Gwinnett, the Braves announced. Harris has been on the IL since June 15 with a strained left hamstring. He hit .250 with five homers, 20 RBI, and eight stolen bases this season for the Braves in 67 games before the injury. He will likely need a few games at Gwinnett to ramp up but this is very good news for fantasy managers as well as the Braves. If Harris was cut loose in fantasy leagues, it would be wise to scoop him up for the stretch run.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) feels confident that he can return by Aug. 14, when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list. Harris is making slow progress from a left-hamstring strain that put him on the 15-day injured list on June 15. The Braves moved him to the 60-day IL on Wednesday because of his slow recovery. In addition to missing extended time in 2024, the 23-year-old has been a disappointment offensively for the Braves, slashing .250/.295/.358 with a career-low .653 OPS, only five home runs, 20 RBI and eight stolen bases in 67 games played. With Harris injured and Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the season, Atlanta has been hurting for outfield production. Harris deserves to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues until he can return in mid-August. Until that happens, Jarred Kelenic will continue to start in center field regularly.

The Atlanta Braves put Michael Harris II (hamstring) on the 60-day injured on Wednesday. Harris has already been on the IL since June 15 due to a strained left hamstring and wasn't going to be back before 60 days even if he began a minor-league rehab assignment imminently, which he's not doing. He began light running exercises on July 3, but the center fielder still has no clear timeline for a return to the Braves. Despite slashing a poor .250/.295/.358 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 30 runs scored, and eight stolen bases over 278 plate appearances this year, the 23-year-old star outfielder should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues. For the time being, veterans Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario will continue to form a platoon for at-bats in center field in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) continues to run but has not graduated to a full sprint yet as he rehabs his hamstring injury. Harris said his left hamstring feels good and he's just trusting the process and the team's timing to ramp back up. He's trying to avoid any and all potential setbacks. 929 The Game's Grant McAuley guesses that the earliest we'll see Harris back in the big leagues for the Braves will be mid-August, as he still needs to go out on a minor-league rehab assignment to test his hamstring. Fantasy managers are going to need to remain patient with the 23-year-old, who was hitting a disappointing .250 (65-for-260) with five homers, 20 RBI and eight steals in 260 at-bats before straining his hammy. Jarred Kelenic will continue serving as Atlanta's regular center fielder with Harris out.