Braves designate Hayden Harris for assignment to add Elieser Hernandez
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves removed left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris from their 40-man roster on Wednesday, designating him for assignment. The move was made to create a spot for right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernandez. Hernandez returns to the Braves organization as the team re-signed him to a new contract. The transaction shifts the team's pitching depth as the season continues into September. Harris now faces a period where he could be traded, claimed by another club, or released. The team has not announced further moves regarding their roster composition following the addition of Hernandez.
- •Braves designate left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris for assignment.
- •Elieser Hernandez takes the vacated spot on the 40-man roster.
- •Hernandez joins the team on a new contract.
- •The roster move was announced by the organization on Wednesday.
- 1:48 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Braves Designate Hayden Harris For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Braves cut ties with a lefty reliever as Elieser Hernandez takes another spin on the DFA carousel. MLB Trade Rumors has more details.
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