Sportsnaut
April 28, 2023
The Atlanta Braves returned outfielder Michael Harris II from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list on Friday.
The reigning National League Rookie of the Year, Harris had been on the list since April 7 with a strained lower back.
In two rehab games at Triple-A Gwinnett, he was 1-for-7 with two walks.
Harris, 22, played in 114 games last season, hitting 27 doubles and 19 home runs while driving in 64 runs and batting .297. He stole 20 bases.
In seven games this season, he is batting .217 with one RBI and two stolen bases.
The Braves also optioned outfielder Eli White from the paternity list and optioned him to Gwinnett. Outfielder Nick Solak also was sent to Gwinnett.
–Field Level Media
