Well the season is pretty clearly in the dumps at this point, but there are some encouraging signs looking forward. Michael Harris is now in the middle of his second really strong month at the plate. His walk rate is still essentially non-existent, which is a problem, but he is hitting the ball hard and in the air. Those mechanical changes Mike made to his swing may just have brought his bat back to life. That would be a massive development moving forward, as he is under contract for another four
years at least, plus another two club options and the Braves have a much smaller question mark at center field for next year. Jurickson Profar has also looked promising on offense lately, leaving the obvious holes on the roster at shortstop, second base, and pitching depth with an emphasis on second, as Nick Allen is at least an elite defender. That should be a manageable level of improvement for the front office, assuming their legs aren’t cut out from under them like it seems like they were last offseason by the powers that be in control of finances.
Braves News
Matt Olson tied Dale Murphy for consecutive games played, placing him at 13th in MLB history, an impressive feat.
MLB News
Astros’ star closer Josh Hader hit the IL with a shoulder strain but is expected to take beyond the minimum time, as he seeks a second opinion.
Kang Baek Ho of the KBO has hired Paragon Sports to represent him as he seeks MLB opportunities for his upcoming age 26 season.
The Nationals are reinstating Dylan Crews off the 60-day IL against the Phillies tomorrow.
