Colorado Rockies claim pitcher Hayden Harris off waivers from Atlanta Braves

The Colorado Rockies claimed left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Friday. The move follows a three-game appearance stint for Harris in the major leagues this season. After a notable 2025 campaign in the Braves' minor league system, Harris struggled with command issues during his 2026 tenure at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he recorded a 5.28 ERA and 29 walks across 46 innings. While he maintained a high strikeout rate, the decline in control made him expendable as Atlanta sought to stabilize its pitching depth. Colorado, currently last in the National League standings, plans to utilize its roster flexibility to work with the 27-year-old on his mechanics. The team intends to assess whether Harris can recover the form that previously made him a high-end strikeout prospect within the minor league ranks.

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