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Braves lineup with a Harris-less twist against Messick and the Guardians
TL;DR
Michael Harris II has been placed on the paternity list, leading to changes in the Braves' lineup against the Guardians. Mauricio DubĂłn will take over center field while Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Matt Olson #28 after hitting a solo homer to lead off the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Firstly, congratulations are in order for Michael Harris II and his wife, Esther. ICYMI, Michael was placed on the paternity list earlier today and we hope to hear happy news about baby boy Harris soon. MHIII? We shall see! More on the corresponding roster moves here, including a return for Luke Williams.
As a result, Mauricio DubĂłn will patrol center field and Jorge Mateo gets the start at short and will bat ninth.
The rest of the lineup looks a lot like the last time the Braves faced a lefty, including Mike Yastrzemski in the seven hole, Drake Baldwin DHâing, and Jonah Heim at catcher.
Braves menace Steven Kwan continues to lead off for the Guardians, but the one to watch here will be JosĂ© RamĂrez. Recently making headlines for setting the club record for most games played (1,620!), RamĂrez has the most ABs versus MartĂn PĂ©rez and has a .263 average and .754 OPS against him. Not only that, MLBâs game preview and Elias note that if he homers, he will be the first Cleveland player with home runs versus all other 29 MLB teams. The drama of trying to deny one of baseballâs stars an additional accolade⊠hereâs hoping the Braves pitching staff will be up to the task today and tomorrow.
Buzzy rookie Chase DeLauter drops from second to fifth and will take a break from playing right field to DH. New faces David Fry and Austin Hedges will bat cleanup and eighth, respectively.
First pitch is set for 7:15 pm ET.
Q&A
Why was Michael Harris II placed on the paternity list?
Michael Harris II was placed on the paternity list due to the impending birth of his child.
Who is replacing Michael Harris II in the Braves' lineup?
Mauricio DubĂłn is replacing Michael Harris II in center field for the Braves.
What changes were made to the Braves' lineup against the Guardians?
Jorge Mateo will start at shortstop and bat ninth, while other players like Mike Yastrzemski and Drake Baldwin remain in the lineup.
