The Atlanta Braves have reinstated Michael Harris II after a brief absence, while Luke Williams has been designated for assignment. Harris is looking to improve his performance despite recent struggles, and this marks another DFA for Williams in his career.
Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) celebrates after a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
After missing the last two games of the series against Cleveland, Michael Harris II will return to the Braves a presumably proud papa.
We’ll hope that in addition to getting enough sleep, something about the addition to the Braves family changes Harris’ luck. Harris is rocking a yummy-yum-yum .401 xwOBA, but a very sad .287 wOBA. That gap is the seventh-most-woeful in MLB among anyone with 32+ PAs and is almost entirely due to ball flight/ballpark dimension stuff. Harris has the league’s seventh-best xSLG, but the third-biggest underperformance of said xSLG. Anyway, the point is: he’s a father now, universe — let his homers be homers, thanks.
As for Luke Williams, well, the roster barnacle will likely continue to barnacle. This is the nth time he’s been DFAed in his career, and second by the Braves. I think he was outrighted by the Braves three times in 2025 alone. Williams pinch-hit late yesterday and drew a walk.
Michael Harris II was reinstated after missing two games, likely due to personal reasons, as he has recently become a father.
Michael Harris II has a .401 expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA) but a lower .287 weighted on-base average (wOBA), indicating significant underperformance.
Being designated for assignment means Luke Williams is removed from the Braves' 40-man roster, allowing the team to explore options for his future, which could include being outrighted or released.
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