On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Detroit Tigers (5-2) in the finale of their three-game series.
They still took two out of three from the Tigers.
Michael Harris did not start on Thursday, but he came in for one at-bat.
Braves Get Concerning Michael Harris News
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first base as he hits a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following the game, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported the latest on Harris.
Bowman wrote: “Michael Harris II will DH most of this road trip if his quad doesn’t get any worse. But he could go on the IL, if there’s not any improvement”
Harris is currently batting .317 with 32 hits, six home runs, 20 RBI’s, 11 runs and two stolen bases in his first 30 games of the year.
He is in his fifth MLB season (all with the Braves).
In 2022, Harris was the National League Rookie of The Year.
MLB Social Media Reacts
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates in the dugout hitting a solo home in in the third inning during the baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Here’s what people were saying about Harris:
Kevin Keneely: “I definitely wouldn’t let Michael Harris II play in the field in denver, it’s way too big and asking for trouble”
@bmackvay: “Just IL him. Continuing to push it in CO with the high altitude is not a good idea.”
@AllenSchow: “Just get him right while we can! Why even mess around”
@AtlantaSandlot: “I’d hate to see him go on IL, but maybe a 10 day stint is what’s best to avoid being out much longer”
@DWilliamsWJCL22: “Well, if indeed Murphy is coming back this weekend, that might be your logical move is to IL Harris and have Murphy takes his roster spot. I don’t want them to risk making that injury worse than it is.”
Luke Arkins: “Braves play #Mariners next week.”
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Braves Ahead Of Rockies Series
GettyManager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves missed the 2025 MLB playoffs, but they are off to an excellent start to this year with a 22-10 record.
They are 12-6 at home (and 10-4 on the road).
Atlanta Braves Get Concerning Michael Harris News Ahead Of Rockies Series