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Braves Reinsate Michael Harris II, Designate Luke Williams for Assignment

The transaction reflects routine MLB roster juggling tied to short paternity leave.

Overview

  • Harris returned to Atlanta's active roster from the paternity list as the club designated utility man Luke Williams for assignment.
  • Team reports say Harris missed two games for the birth of his child before rejoining the lineup.
  • MLB’s paternity list allows a brief leave, so teams often add a short-term fill-in and then clear a spot when the player returns.
  • Williams appeared twice this season and drew a walk in his lone plate appearance, and he has been DFA’d multiple times in past seasons.
  • Stat-based evaluations say Harris has hit the ball well, with strong expected numbers that outpace his actual results, which could point to better outcomes ahead.