Possible diamond in the rough prospect emerging on Braves farm, which is almost unheard of, and ended up signing….
The Braves may not have a lot of position players worth talking about on the farm, but they continue to find gems when it comes to pitchers, and Hayden Harris is one that is starting to turn some heads in AA Mississippi.
The 25-year-old right-hander was undrafted out of college, which is almost unheard of, and ended up signing with the Braves in 2022. Last year, he posted. 2.83 ERA for Mississippi in 23 appearances, punching out 50 batters over just 35 innings. That put him on the radar entering 2024, and he’s been incredible so far this season. In eight appearances (9.2 innings), he’s boasting a 0.93 ERA with 17 strikeouts, giving him a 15.8 K/9.
The Braves don’t currently have a pressing need for another reliever. Their bullpen has been fantastic this season, and they have several arms waiting for their opportunity in Gwinnett, like Ken Giles and Daysbel Hernandez. But given Harris’ age, I wouldn’t be shocked if he made his way to AAA soon. From there, anything can happen. Injuries are inevitable, and a team can never have enough high-quality relievers with strikeout stuff.
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Red Sox Vs. Braves Lineups: Nick Pivetta Returns From IL
The Red Sox will get two players back from the injured list against a familiar face in their series finale against the Braves.
Atlanta took the opener after beating Boston, 4-2, at Truist Park. The Red Sox will get Nick Pivetta back from the IL, and he’ll start opposite Chris Sale, who expressed his excitement to face his former team. Pivetta’s last start was April 3 against the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander gave up zero runs off five hits and struck out three batters in five innings.
Romy González also will make his return from the injured list. The 27-year-old’s last game was April 10 against the Baltimore Orioles. González will start at first base and bat seventh in the order between Garrett Gooper, who moves to designated hitter, and Wilyer Abreu.
Connor Wong rotates in at catcher, and he’ll bat second ahead of Tyler O’Neill. Rafael Devers moves to the clean-up spot.
LIVE ODDS
Updated Wed 5/8, 10:06am
First pitch for Red Sox-Braves is scheduled at 7:20 p.m. ET, and you can catch full coverage on NESN including an hour of pregame.
Here are the lineups for Boston and Atlanta.
BOSTON RED SOX (19-17)
Jarren Duran, CF
Connor Wong, C
Tyler O’Neill, LF
Rafael Devers, 3B
Vaughn Grissom, 2B
Garrett Cooper, DH
Romy González, 1B
Wilyer Abreu, RF
Ceddanne Rafaela, SS
Nick Pivetta, RHP (1-1, 0.82 ERA)
ATLANTA BRAVES (21-12)
Ronald Acuña Jr., RF
Ozzie Albies, 2B
Austin Riley, 3B
Matt Olson, 1B
Marcell Ozuna, DH
Orlando Arcia, SS
Michael Harris II, CF
Travis d’Arnaud, C
Jarred Kelenic, LF
Chris Sale, LHP (4-1, 3.44 ERA)
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