Braves News: Spencer Strider update, Michael Harris to paternity list, more

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Well the Braves had a bit of a dud on Saturday night, but reinforcements are making their way to Atlanta, as Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy will be on minor league rehab assignments this week. They will also be without Michael Harris and likely functionally Eli White for a few days, as Michael Harris tends to the birth of his child and Eli White tends to a foot injury. They should also be getting Ha-Seong Kim back in a month or two, which should help. Despite the suboptimal game on Saturday, the team has performed pretty well this year, even if the results have been a bit wonky as compared to the performances in various aspects of the team. There is a decent chance that the beginning of the season could be the low point of the season in terms of player availability, so having a strong start is encouraging. Hoping its only upward from here.

Braves News

The Braves had a dud of a night, particularly on offense, on Saturday night, losing 6-0 to the Guardians.

Spencer Strider will begin his rehab assignment this week, but is expected to take a few weeks to ramp back up and arrive in Atlanta. Eli White is also day-to-day with a foot issue.

The Braves called up Luke Williams to take Michael Harris’ spot, as Michael hits the paternity list.

MLB News

The Orioles placed Adley Rutschman on the 10-day IL with an ankle issue, calling up a catcher from double-A to take his place.

Wyatt Langford will take a step back in playing time for a couple days with a minor quad strain.

Tatsuya Imai is dealing with arm fatigue in his pitching arm, as he returned to Houston for evaluation.

The Mets are calling up Craig Kimbrel to join their active roster.