The Atlanta Braves have placed center fielder Michael Harris II on the injured list with a strained left hamstring. The Braves are calling up outfielder Ramón Laureano from the minor leagues to complete the roster.
He #Brave today selected OF Ramón Laureano to the major league roster and placed OF Michael Harris II on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred RHP Spencer Strider to the 60-day disabled list.
– Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 15, 2024
Although Atlanta placed Harris on the 10-day injured list, the 23-year-old outfielder has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which may extend his recovery. According to multiple reports, Braves manager Brian Snitker doesn’t know how long Harris will be out, but he expects it to be a long time.
Harris has a grade 2 hamstring strain. Snit said he doesn’t know how long CF will be out. He said it will be a long time.
—Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 15, 2024
Harris left the Braves’ game early Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after being injured while running the bases. Harris grimaced on the way from second to third, but was able to pull away on his own.
The Braves won the game, 7-4.
Harris, who was the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year, currently boasts a .250 batting average this season, with 65 hits, 20 RBIs, five home runs and eight stolen bases. His OPS is .653.
It’s the latest blow for the Braves, who have dealt with several injuries to key players in recent weeks. The biggest loss was reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., who tore his ACL on May 26 and will be out for the rest of the season. Other players ruled out include catcher Sean Murphy and pitchers Jimmy Herget and AJ Minter.
The Braves are 38-30 and in second place in the NL East, well behind the Philadelphia Phillies, who are in first place at 47-23.
