On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home) by a score of 6-3.
Michael Harris finished with the win with two hits and two strikeouts in five at-bats.
That said, he left the game in the 9th inning with an injury.
Chad Bishop of AJC wrote: “Braves manager Walt Weiss said Michael Harris has some minor back tightness. Weiss added he’s pretty confident Harris will be back in the lineup Saturday.”
Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Statement On Harris
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves makes a catch during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Walt Weiss was asked about Harris in his postgame media presser (via BravesVision).
Weiss: “Michael Harris just had some back tightness that’s why I pulled him in the 9th. Nothing serious. Precautionary… We don’t think it’s anything serious. I think there’s a pretty good chance he’ll be in there tomorrow.”
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