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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 20: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves high fives teammates after scoring during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 20, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Braves are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals (at home).
Michael Harris (who batted 6th) finished the game with no hits in three at-bats.
UPDATE: The Braves won Tuesday’s game 7-6.
Braves Announce Michael Harris Change
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Tuesday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 5/26 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Dubón LF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B E. White DH M. Harris II CF H. Kim SS S. León C S. Strider SP”
Braves 5/26
R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Dubón LF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B E. White DH M. Harris II CF H. Kim SS S. León C
S. Strider SP
Harris has been moved down to the 7th spot in the lineup.
The 25-year-old is currently batting .289 with 52 hits, 11 home runs, 29 RBI’s, 23 runs and three stolen bases in 51 games.
He is in his fifth season (all with the Braves).
Social Media Reacts To Tuesday’s Lineup
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves slides safely into third base against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Truist Park on May 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@ExpectedChop: “Last 14 Days OPS Acuña – .561 Dubón – .572 Olson – .422 Albies – .421 Riley – .782 White – .536 (8 PAs) Harris II – .721 Kim – .348 León – .222 The Braves are facing LHP Ranger Suarez, who has a 2.97 FIP this season”
@scottcoleman55: “It’s probably a mix of luck and opponent strategy, but it’s very clear teams are going to try and lefty the Braves to death when they can”
@BeaneaterB: “You know, when I see Eli White at DH I can’t help but think that Mateo could probably do a better job.”
@TrillWilsosa: “DHing Eli White is a choice”
@ChoppinBravos: “It is weird to not shake the lineup around or give Mateo a start who has been better than Eli Also if you are determined to make Eli vs LHP a thing then make it worth the Wild and get someone like- Ronnie, Riley, Harris or Ozzie off their feet and let them DH There is no world Eli should be DH just play Dom man.”
Braves Ahead Of Red Sox
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves catches a fly ball during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves come into their series with the Red Sox as the top team in the National League East with a 36-18 record in 54 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and 19-8 in 27 games on the road).
Following three games in Boston, the Braves will visit the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar