WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty ImagesMichael Harris II has had a fantastic series as he has absolutely feasted upon the pitching that the Washington Nationals have served up for him. Hopefully, hell be able to take that with him back to Atlanta instead of the IL, as Harris has been removed from Thursday afternoons game ahead of the bottom of the seventh inning. Michael Harris II has been taken out of the game. Eli White moves to center, Mauricio Dubn goes to left and Jorge Mateo comes in at shortstop. Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) April 23, 2026Well let you know later whats going on, since it wasnt exactly apparent what was going on with Harris while he was out there. He ran the bases fine, so maybe something tightened up on him while he was in the dugout? Thats as much speculation as Ill give you. We will continually update this post as the the situation continues to develop.[UPDATE 3:10 p.m ET]: The Braves have described it as left quad tightness. Hoo boy. Keep your fingers crossed, folks.OF Michael Harris II was removed as a precaution from todays game with left quad tightness. Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 23, 2026[UPDATE 4:53 p.m. ET]: Money Mike talked to the media after the game and apparently the precautionary removal was just that: Precautionary. Hes feeling good and is expecting to play tomorrow. Well see if Walt Weiss gives him a breather in order to make sure he doesnt exert it too much but as we just saw with Ronald Acua Jr. and his scare, theres a very good chance that we will indeed see Harris in the lineup for the series opener against the Phillies on Friday night. Michael Harris II expects to play tomorrow night pic.twitter.com/QLRF7zOUOW Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 23, 2026