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Braves Place Michael Harris II on Paternity List, Select Luke Williams

The brief absence leads Atlanta to tap depth for short-term flexibility.

Mar 15, 2015; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; The Atlanta Braves logo painted on the field during a spring training baseball game at Champion Stadium. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves 10-5. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Atlanta announced Saturday it placed center fielder Michael Harris II on the paternity list for the birth of his child.
  • The Braves selected utility player Luke Williams from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the active roster spot and cover multiple positions.
  • Left-hander Danny Young moved to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster slot as he continues a Tommy John recovery not expected to finish before July.
  • Right-hander Daysbel Hernández was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Gwinnett to keep building toward a bullpen role.
  • MLB allows only a short paternity leave, so Harris is expected back soon and Williams, who has no minor-league options, may need a designation for assignment to clear space.