On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Washington Nationals at Truist Park.
They are coming off a 5-4 win on Friday.
Michael Harris (who batted fifth) finished with one hit, one run and one strikeout in five at-bats.
Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris Change
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
For Saturday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Braves 5/23 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B M. Dubón SS M. Yastrzemski LF C. Tromp C G. Holmes SP”
R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B M. Dubón SS M. Yastrzemski LF C. Tromp C
G. Holmes SP
In Saturday’s game, Harris will be batting second for just the third time this season.
He also batted second (on May 21 and May 22) against the Miami Marlins in Florida.
The 2022 National League Rookie of The Year is batting .295 with 51 hits, 11 home runs, 29 RBI’s, 23 runs and and three stolen bases in 49 games.
StatMuse wrote (on May 21): “Michael Harris home runs: 11 — 2026 20 — 2025 16 — 2024 18 — 2023 18 — 2022 He’s on pace to hit 30+ home runs this season.”
11 — 2026 20 — 2025 16 — 2024 18 — 2023 18 — 2022
He’s on pace to hit 30+ home runs this season.
Harris was picked in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
He has spent all five seasons of his career in Atlanta.
There is no question that the 25-year-old could be an MLB All-Star as soon as this season.
Braves Right Now
GettyChadwick Tromp #39 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with manager Walt Weiss after scoring during the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on May 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are currently 36-16 in 52 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 17-8 in 25 games at home).
Following the Nationals, the Braves will visit the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night (at Fenway Park).
Last season, they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Nationals Right Now
GettyCJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Nationals are 25-27 in 52 games, which has them as the third-place team in the National League East.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 15-11 in 26 games on the road).
Following the Braves, the Nationals will visit the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
Last season, they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris Change Before Nationals Game