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Adds another steal Harris went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.

Impact Harris has stolen a base in each of the last two contests, which suggests he's getting a bit more comfortable at the big-league level. He's now 6-for-14 (.429) across his last four games, adding three RBI and five runs scored. The 21-year-old outfielder has six RBI, nine runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 53 plate appearances. Considering he had only 14 home runs in 197 minor-league games, he should be expected to produce more with speed than with power, though the latter tool shouldn't be completely discounted as his game grows.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first big-league bag Harris went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Pirates.

Impact While the rookie has exclusively hit ninth in the batting order since his promotion, Harris has still been productive for Atlanta. He's slashing .298/.327/.447 through his first 13 MLB games with five RBI and eight runs scored, and while he's still looking for his first big-league homer, the 21-year-old now has his first steal in the majors after swiping 11 in 43 Double-A games this year.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Michael Harris II adjusts his swing and thrives An adjustment to how Harris positions his hands has brought the rookie's hitting around. The 21-year-old's defense was already exemplary.

JUNE 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Harris II keeps shining, streaking Braves rout A's with home run barrage Defense has long been a strength for Michael Harris II. But his bat has shown signs of life.

JUNE 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Collects three hits Thursday Harris went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Thursday's 13-6 victory over Colorado.

Impact All of Atlanta's starters on offense collected at least one hit in the contest, and Harris got in on the action with the first multi-hit performance of his young career. The 21-year-old picked up an RBI for the third straight game when he knocked in a run with an infield single in the second inning. Harris was batting .188 heading into the contest, but he raised that mark to .286 with the standout effort.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws fourth consecutive start Harris will start in center field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Harris will man center field for the fourth game in a row, even though Atlanta's top prospect has gone 1-for-9 with one run in his first three contests in the big leagues. He'll need to start producing sooner rather than later or risk a demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett or Double-A Mississippi, but Atlanta looks prepared to give the 21-year-old a trial run as an everyday outfielder. William Contreras -- who is sitting out a second straight game Tuesday -- and Adam Duvall are the main candidates to lose out on playing time while Harris is up with the big club.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How did he catch that!? Harris wows with diving snag ATLANTA -- Michael Harris II quickly made it clear just how impactful his defense will prove to be for the Braves. In his second game with t...

MAY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Debuting in center field Harris is starting in center field and batting ninth during Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Harris' contract was selected by Atlanta on Saturday, and the 21-year-old will make his major-league debut in center field while Ronald Acuna serves as the designated hitter in his return to the lineup. Harris hasn't played at the Triple-A level but slashed .305/.372/.506 with five homers, 33 runs, 33 RBI and 11 stolen bases over 43 games at Double-A Mississippi to begin the year. Since many of Atlanta's outfielders have struggled recently, the team's top prospect should have plenty of chances to earn playing time in the big leagues.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Atlanta Harris' contract was selected by Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Harris got off to a blistering start at Double-A Mississippi, as he reached base safely in his first 31 games of the year and slashed .307/.362/.512 with four home runs, two triples, 10 doubles, 22 RBI, 21 runs and 10 stolen bases during that time. The 21-year-old hasn't played at the Triple-A level, but he'll be rewarded with a significant promotion to the big leagues following his results in Mississippi. Harris is Atlanta's top fantasy prospect and should have a chance to carve out playing time in the majors with Travis Demeritte being sent down in the corresponding move.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE