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This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Struggling Atlanta Braves Outfielder Made Baseball History with Incredible Weekend. Despite having a rough season in 2025, Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II made some incredible baseball history over the weekend.
But if baseball has taught us anything, it's that, no matter how down you might be feeling, no matter how dark it may seem, things can always get worse. And while the Fedde deal was bad enough, the Braves managed to follow it up with an even more depressing transaction less than 24 hours later.
That leaves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, a three-time All-Star who has had a down year to this point, as the biggest name to watch on the Braves roster between now and Thursday.
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The Atlanta Braves have officially filled a fourth spot in the rotation. They announced Monday morning that right-hander Erick Fedde has reported to the team, and he will be the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. In a corresponding move, reliever Hunter Stratton has been sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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SB Nation on MSNBraves try to serve a K.C. masterpiece - and here’s how you can watchThe Braves continue their road trip with a three-game match-up against the Kansas City Royals. For the third-straight series, Atlanta will face a team sitting in third-place of their respective division - this time, the American League Central. The Royals are just under the .500 mark but still alive for the final AL Wild Card spot.
The Braves' entire Opening Day rotation is now on the injured list, as Grant Holmes went on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. In what’s becoming a lost season for the Braves, it’s somewhat fitting that low point came on a Sunday.
Michael Harris II is heating up at the plate, and a mock trade sending the Braves' center fielder to the Tigers could benefit both teams.