Atlanta’s edge is showing signs of life as the season looks bleak. Michael Harris II is in the midst of a second consecutive strong month, blasting the ball hard and elevating it more often after mechanical tweaks to his swing. The tradeoff is a still-poor walk rate, but the overall contact and lift could unlock a serious Braves run of production in 2026 and beyond, especially with Harris under contract for years and the outfield depth finally stabilized with Jurickson Profar contributing on offense.

Matt Olson reached a milestone, tying Dale Murphy for consecutive games played and climbing to 13th all-time in durability. That reliability in the heart of Atlanta’s order matters in fantasy— Olson consistently drives in runs and supplies a steady baseline across categories, particularly in OBP and RBI when the surrounding lineup is clicking.

Profar has shown offensive spark lately, helping fill in the middle-infield voids while Nick Allen offers elite defense at short and second. The Braves front office has room to maneuver depth as they balance spending against their long-term payroll, aiming to turn a challenging offseason into a smarter, steadier 2026 core.

The Mets series produced a high-scoring back-and-forth, highlighted by Harris’s grand slam in Flushing and a showcase of both teams’ power. In broader MLB notes, Hader’s shoulder strain lands him on the IL, a wrinkle that could shift late-inning dynamics in Houston while Dylan Crews returns to the Nationals lineup off the 60-day IL, potentially reshaping Washington’s offense as he builds toward an impactful rookie season. Kang Baek Ho’s pursuit of MLB opportunities and Crews’ return against Philadelphia add intrigue to the surrounding NL East narratives.