Dustin Harris - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reaches free agency Harris elected to become a free agent Friday.

Impact Harris had been removed from the Astros' 40-man roster. He passed through waivers unclaimed, but the outfielder will seek employment in a new organization rather than accept an outright assignment.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros lose catcher Yainer Diaz 'for a while' because of a left oblique strain

Houston catcher Yainer Diaz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

DFA'd by Astros The Astros designated Harris for assignment Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harris appeared in 11 games after joining the Astros in mid-April, during which he went 7-for-31 (.226) at the plate with four RBI, four runs and two steals. He'll lose his place on the active roster to make room for Zach Dezenzo, who was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Harris is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact After starting each of the Astros' previous seven games and going 7-for-22 (.318 average) with two stolen bases, four RBI and two runs, Harris will head to the bench as Houston begins a three-game series with the Dodgers. Harris could be at risk of fading into more of a part-time role in the Houston outfield after the Astros recalled Zach Cole (toe) from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Cole will replace Harris in the lineup Monday, manning left field while batting eighth.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal vs. Boston Harris went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Harris, who joined Houston off waivers from the White Sox earlier in the year, is now 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts this season. The 26-year-old outfielder has been playing nearly every day for the Astros with Joey Loperfido (quadriceps), Taylor Trammell (groin), Zach Dezenzo (elbow) and Jake Meyers (oblique) all on the IL. Harris has made the most of the opportunity, going 7-for-18 (.389) with four RBI and an .868 OPS in his last five games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith power the Astros past the Orioles 11-5 for a doubleheader split

Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Pete Alonso homers, Shane Baz earns first win as Orioles defeat Astros 5-3

Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Ready to go Friday Harris (hand) is starting in left field and batting seventh Friday against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Harris was held out of the lineup Wednesday against the Guardians after suffering hand contusion Tuesday, but he's good to go after Thursday's team off day. Since being claimed off waivers April 18, Harris has gone 0-for-6 with a walk and two runs in three games with the Astros.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Harris (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Harris had started in the Astros' first two games of the series and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two runs before being forced out of Tuesday's 8-5 loss in the bottom of the fifth inning after being hit in the left hand by a pitch in the top of the frame. Though the Astros have classified Harris' hand injury as a bruise, he's feeling sore enough that he'll be held out of the lineup Wednesday against a right-hander (Tanner Bibee). Houston will go with a starting outfield of Brice Matthews, Daniel Johnson and Cam Smith from left to right in the series finale.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians and Astros play to determine series winner

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Houston Astros are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Pulled with bruised hand Harris was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with a left hand contusion, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Harris took a 93.6-mph sinker off his hand in the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest. He remained in the game to run for himself but was removed from the game when Houston went on defense. His diagnosis suggests he avoided a significant injury, though the Astros may look to keep him on the bench for a day or two as a precaution.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Houston The Astros claimed Harris off waivers from the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Harris was designated by the White Sox for assignment Wednesday, and he'll now be a part of the Astros' organization after being claimed Saturday, though he'll likely be assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Harris appeared in six regular-season games for the White Sox, going 3-for-12 with two steals, one RBI and two runs scored.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox call up another top prospect, selecting Sam Antonacci's contract from Triple-A

The White Sox have called up another top prospect

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Booted from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Harris for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Harris will cede his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to one of the organization's top prospects in Sam Antonacci, who received a call-up from Triple-A Charlotte. After receiving a promotion of his own from Charlotte on April 7, Harris proceeded to go 3-for-12 with a double, two stolen bases and a 4:1 BB:K in six games for the White Sox. He'll now go through the waiver process and will have the ability to elect free agency if he goes unclaimed.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Unlikely hero Dustin Harris helps White Sox edge Royals for split Deadspin | Unlikely hero Dustin Harris helps White Sox edge Royals for split

APRIL 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tanner Murray hits first MLB homer and White Sox edge Royals 6-5 after 3-hour rain delay

Tanner Murray hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also connected and the Chicago White Sox outlasted the Kansas City Royals 6-5 after the first pitch was pushed...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Sitting against lefty Harris is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Harris will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Royals send another lefty (Noah Cameron) to the bump. Harris had started the White Sox's previous three games against right-handed pitching and could have a hold on a strong-side platoon role until Chicago gets one of Kyle Teel (hamstring), Austin Hays (hamstring) or Everson Pereira (ankle) back from the injured list.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 9 • FOX SPORTS

Swipes two bags in first start Harris went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Making his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Harris made an immediate impact with his legs -- not a big surprise for a player who went 34-for-39 on steal attempts over 110 games between Triple-A and the majors for the Rangers last season. The 26-year-old outfielder never really got a chance to show what he could do with Texas, but his career .276/.366/.417 slash line over more than 1,300 plate appearances at the top level of the minors suggests he may be able to contribute for Chicago at the plate as well. Harris could see consistent playing time in the short term while Austin Hays (hamstring) and Everson Pereira (ankle) are on the IL.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The White Sox selected Harris' contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Austin Hays (hamstring). Harris could get some run in left field while Hays is out, and if that happens, his speed would make him worth a look in deep leagues. The 26-year-old went 33-for-37 in stolen-base attempts last season at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization and added an addition steal in a cup of coffee with the big club.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp The White Sox reassigned Harris to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Harris was in camp on a minor-league deal that included an invitation to spring training. The 26-year-old has swung the bat well this spring, slashing .471/.526/.588 with a pair of doubles, four RBI, two stolen bases and two walks across 19 trips to the plate. Harris should open the season with Triple-A Charlotte.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with White Sox as NRI The White Sox signed Harris to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Harris hit .285/.369/.435 at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization last season but went just 8-for-40 with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate during his time with the big club. The White Sox don't have much outfield depth, so the 26-year-old Harris has an outside shot of pushing for an Opening Day roster spot.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Harris elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

Impact Harris cleared waivers after being removed from the Rangers' 40-man roster and has opted to hit the free-agent market. The 26-year-old has hit .217/.280/.435 over 21 games during his brief time with the Rangers across the past two seasons.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL The Rangers placed Harris on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained wrist, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Texas had initially planned to option Harris, but that's been voided and he'll instead spend the remainder of the regular season on the injured list. Harris has slashed .200/.256/.350 with one home run, two RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base and a 3:13 BB:K across 43 trips to the plate with Texas this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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