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Back in starting nine Harris (quad) will start in left field and bat fourth against the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact A quad injury kept Harris out of the lineup for each of Atlanta's last two games, though he was able to appear as a pinch hitter Monday. Now back starting in the outfield, he'll aim to continue a hot start that's seen him slash .318/.351/.551 with seven homers, 22 RBI and 13 runs scored through 33 games.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Harris (quadriceps) is being considered day-to-day after Atlanta left him out of Monday's starting lineup against Seattle, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Harris managed to slot into the starting lineup in the DH spot Saturday, but he wasn't penciled into the starting nine Monday after also sitting Sunday. Manager Walt Weiss noted that the club is officially considering Harris day-to-day, though an IL stint could be on the table if the quad injury doesn't improve over the next few days. "You pull the plug on it if it starts to get worse at any time," said Weiss. "There's a tipping point right? We can't continue with this for another two week."

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Monday Harris (quad) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle.

Impact Harris returned from his left quad injury to start Saturday's game against the Rockies in the designated hitter spot, but he's now been absent from the lineup for the last two contests. Atlanta does not appear comfortable playing Harris in center field yet, and it has elected to put Drake Baldwin at DH on Monday while Sean Murphy makes his season debut at catcher. Harris has made a couple pinch-hitting appearances in games he didn't start, so he should be available off the bench Monday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4 • Associated Press

Idle for series finale Harris is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Harris appears to have moved past the tight left quadriceps tightness that kept him on the bench Thursday and Friday, but Atlanta will rest him for Sunday's day game while Colorado sends southpaw Kyle Freeland to the bump. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start in center field in place of Harris.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting nine Harris (quad) will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and bat fifth Saturday against the Rockies.

Impact Harris missed two consecutive starts due to left quad soreness, but after smacking a pinch-hit two-run homer during Friday's win, he'll receive the green light to rejoin the starting lineup. The 25-year-old is off to a brilliant start this year, slashing .324/.358/.569 with seven homers, 22 RBI, 12 runs and a pair of steals through 31 games.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 2 • FOX SPORTS

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Pops pinch-hit homer Friday Harris (quadriceps) slugged a two-run homer in his only plate appearance during Friday's win over the Rockies.

Impact The 25-year-old began the game on the bench, but Harris pinch hit for Jorge Mateo in the ninth inning and clubbed a Juan Mejia sweeper over the right-field fence to break a 6-6 tie. It was Harris' seventh long ball of the season, and having been used as a pinch hitter the last two good is a good sign he might avoid an IL stint and return to defensive duties fairly soon.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 2 • SI.COM

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MAY 2 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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MAY 2 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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MAY 2 • Associated Press

Remaining on bench Friday Harris is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old outfielder is sitting for a second straight game Friday after also missing one contest last week due quadriceps tightness. A trip to the injured list could be in store for Harris if the injury doesn't show improvement soon. Mauricio Dubon is picking up a start in center field Friday, opening up shortstop for Jorge Mateo.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • MLB.COM

Quad issue could force IL stint Harris could need a trip to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't experience improvement with his left quadriceps tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harris had to miss a game last week after his quad tightened up on him, and it appears the leg issue was the reason for his absence from Thursday's lineup versus the Tigers, as well. Atlanta hopes to be able to use Harris as its designated hitter during its nine-game road trip that begins Friday, but the club might opt to IL him instead if he's not feeling better. If Harris has to miss time, Eli White would be in line for regular reps in center field.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for series finale Harris is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Though he was in the lineup for Wednesday's 4-3 win while lefty Tarik Skubal started for Detroit, Harris will move to the bench for Thursday's series finale while the Tigers send another southpaw (Framber Valdez) to the hill. Eli White will step in for Harris in center field and will bat ninth.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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APRIL 28 • Associated Press

At DH again Sunday Harris went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Making his second straight start at DH, Harris saw a seven-game hitting streak come to an end. The 25-year-old has yet to play defense since picking up a minor quadriceps strain Thursday, but Monday's team off day could provide the time he needs to get back to 100 percent. On the season, Harris is slashing .323/.360/.559 with six homers, two steals, 11 runs and 20 RBI in 27 contests.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26 • Associated Press

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APRIL 26 • FOX SPORTS

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Back in action Saturday Harris (quadriceps) is batting fifth and serving as the DH in Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Harris left Thursday's contest against Washington due to left quad tightness and was scratched from Friday's series opener against the Phillies after originally being penciled into the lineup. However, there never seemed to be a concern that the outfielder was dealing with a serious issue, and Harris even doubled as a pinch hitter Friday. Atlanta seems to still be taking a cautious approach by having Harris DH instead of take his usual spot in center field, but all signs point to the 25-year-old being good to go moving forward.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 25 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Pinch-hit two-run double Friday Harris (quadriceps) had a pinch-hit, two-run double in Friday's 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Harris was initially in Friday's lineup but was scratched after he was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Nationals with quad tightness. It's a positive that he was healthy enough to take an at-bat, though Jorge Mateo came on to run for Harris after he legged out the double. Swinging a scorching-hot bat, the 25-year-old centerfielder is now slashing .326/.363/.581 with six homers, 18 RBI, 11 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 5:15 BB:K across 91 trips to the plate. Harris has at least one RBI in six straight games and seven of his last eight.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

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