Michael Harris II moves up to second in the lineup as Braves face Marlins

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MIAMI, FL - MAY 19: Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) looks on during a game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on May 19, 2026 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Atlanta Braves have released their lineup for tonight’s contest against the Miami Marlins and the lineup is one that looks like another reminder of just how deep this lineup can be on any given day when injuries aren’t completely ravaging the squad.

Anyways, here’s the lineup for the Braves:

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— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 20, 2026

Michael Harris II has moved up to second in the lineup, which is the highest he’s hit in the lineup so far this season by two full spots. His previous highest spot in the order was fourth, so clearly Walt Weiss is thinking that it would be better for Harris to get some more ABs at the moment — especially against right-handed pitching. Harris is entering this game batting .318/.339/.523 against right-handers with a wRC+ of 139 and six homers so far.

Also, Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the field while Dominic Smith will be taking on the role for DH in this one. Again, this is a very solid-looking lineup against righties — as evidence by the fact that the Braves as a team currently lead all of baseball in hitting against right-handers with a team wRC+ of 119 against righties.

We will update this with Miami’s lineup once it’s released but right now, let’s hear what you think of the lineup. Are you like me and you like what you see? Let us know!

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