Harris (back) will start in center field and bat fifth in Saturday's split-squad game against the Twins.
Back tightness resulted in Harris being scratched from Friday's game, but Atlanta said all along that it was a precautionary measure. Harris will be with the regulars at home in North Port, Florida, starting behind Max Fried in what looks like a dress rehearsal for Opening Day. Harris is 9-for-38 with two home runs and two stolen bases so far this spring.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Expected to return Saturday
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Harris (back) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Harris was scratched from Atlanta's lineup Friday against Boston because of back tightness, but it doesn't seem to be much of a concern. He should be in center field for the reigning NL East champs on Opening Day next Thursday.
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Braves' Michael Harris: Scratched with back tightness
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Harris was scratched from Atlanta's spring training game against Boston on Friday due to back tightness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
He was reportedly removed from the lineup as a precaution, and the issue doesn't seem to be of very high concern. While he sits, Sam Hilliard will take his spot in center field.
Harris went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
Hitting third in the order, the young center fielder ripped a Tyler Wells offering down the right-field line in the first inning for his first homer of the spring. Harris is 4-for-10 to begin his spring, and the 2022 NL Rookie of the Year has his sights set on a huge fantasy season after coming just one home run short of a 20-20 campaign last year despite playing in only 114 games for Atlanta.
