Michael Harris rejoins lineup, Joey Bart makes his Atlanta debut

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1. 2h ago

   Michael Harris II returns to Braves center field

   Michael Harris II is back in the Atlanta Braves starting lineup. He is playing center field after missing time due to back issues. Joey Bart previously debuted for the team with a two-run home run.

   What's confirmed:

   • Michael Harris II is starting in center field for the Atlanta Braves.
   • Harris missed time due to back discomfort.
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2. 2h ago

   Joey Bart hits first home run for Atlanta Braves

   Michael Harris II returned to the Braves lineup on Saturday following a two-game absence for lower back discomfort. Joey Bart debuted for the team and later hit a two-run home run against the Padres on Wednesday.

   What's confirmed:

   • Michael Harris II returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup on Saturday after missing two games due to lower back discomfort.
   • Joey Bart hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Michael Harris II recorded a double in his return against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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3. 5d ago

   Michael Harris II returns to Braves lineup as Joey Bart debuts

   Michael Harris II returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup on Saturday after missing two games due to lower back discomfort. He recorded a double in his return against the Milwaukee Brewers. Joey Bart also made his debut for Atlanta, starting as the catcher batting seventh.

   What's confirmed:

   • Michael Harris II returned to the Braves lineup on Saturday.
   • Harris recorded a double in his return game against the Brewers.
   • Joey Bart made his Atlanta Braves debut as the catcher batting seventh.
   • Harris missed two games before returning to the lineup.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Manager Walt Weiss reported that Harris is showing improvement.
   • Lower back tightness could again restrict Harris' playing time.
   • Harris likely will not require an IL stint.
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