ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year contract worth $72 million that runs through the 2030 season.
The deal includes a $15 million club option for 2031 with a $5 million buyout and a $20 million club option for 2032 with a $5 million buyout. Harris will make $5 million per season for 2023-2024, $8 million per season for 2025-2026, $9 million in 2027, $10 million per season in 2028-2029 and $12 million in 2030. The deal will be worth $102 million over 10 years if both options are exercised.
Harris II, 21, is hitting .287 with 12 home runs, 13 stolen bases and 39 RBI in 71 games this season. The 6-foot-0, 195-pound native of DeKalb, made his major league debut on May 28 and is the youngest player in the majors, yet leads all qualified rookies with a .825 OPS this season.
