Michael Harris

Harris (hamstring) said Friday that he is confident that he will be able to return by Aug. 14, which is when he is eligible to reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Harris suffered a setback recently when he experienced soreness while ramping up his running progression and isn't eligible for activation until August 14 following Atlanta's decision earlier this week to transfer him to the 60-day injured list. The 23-year-old outfielder has been on the shelf since mid-June recovering from a left hamstring strain. The positive news here is that he's resumed running and should be on track to return at some point in mid-to-late August.

Between games of today’s doubleheader, the Braves announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Zach Logue. Righty Allan Winans was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move while outfielder Michael Harris II was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Atlanta also announced righty Daysbel Hern ndez as their…

Nothing has changed in the recovery timeline for the dynamic 23-year-old outfielder, this was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club's 40-man roster. There have been rumblings that Harris could be ready to return in early August, but he would need to make significant progress over the next week in order to make that a reality.

Atlanta transferred Harris (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.