Braves: Michael Harris “surprised” by how good he feels recovering from hamstring injury

Michael Harris II has been absent from Braves games since June 14th due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which is a significant injury that can sometimes require a recovery period of a couple of months. The Braves are not willing to take any risks, especially after losing two of their top stars—Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider—for the season.

Nevertheless, Harris seems to be recuperating at a faster pace than expected. He has already started participating in baseball drills, and according to the latest report from Grant McAuely, he could be on the cusp of making a return.

Michael Harris mentioned feeling great while running, and he anticipates a rehab assignment shortly after he’s able to sprint again.

#Braves CF Michael Harris II said he's felt great running thus far but hasn't advanced to sprinting yet.

That's the determining factor for his timeline and next step (rehab assignment). Harris added even he is surprised how good he feels considering it was a Grade 2 strain.

— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 6, 2024

The Braves’ offense has shown signs of improvement in recent games, and there is potential for additional reinforcements.

Assuming there are no complications, Michael Harris is set to make his comeback after the All-Star break. This will be followed by the trade deadline, and it’s widely anticipated that Alex Anthopoulos, the Braves’ general manager, will make substantial changes to the team. Although being nine games behind in the division may currently seem like an insurmountable challenge, if the offense can live up to its potential, winning games will become much easier, especially considering the strong performance of the Braves’ pitching staff throughout the season.